--- title: Domain Validation SSL Certificate | Buy A DV SSL Cert Today - GoDaddy description: Domain Validation (DV) SSL certificate from GoDaddy provides 2048-bit encryption to protect multiple domains and multiple sites. Get outstanding security from GoDaddy. image: https://img1.wsimg.com/cdnassets/transform/69d59ce7-64e3-43a1-947a-8ff897dabf69/og-godaddy-template-DV-SSL --- # Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificate ## Validate your domain and help secure customer data * Ideal for websites * Shows your site is encrypted * Get expert support [Help Me Choose](https://www.godaddy.com/offers/ssl-certificate/ssl-selector) Depending on your domain, yearly validation steps may be required. * ## Available Plans ### DV SSL Certificate #### Summary Basic SSL certificate that you install and manage manually. #### Pricing - **Price:** $5.99/mo #### Features - **SSL Features** - 1 SSL credit per 1 domain - Single site, UCC/SAN, and Wildcard available - 2x encryption refresh, annually - Re-issues and re-installs 2x per year of your annual subscription. If you are externally hosted, you manually re-install yourself every time. - **Installation** - Self-installation - Manual re-installation and troubleshooting 2+ times per year - **Bonus Features** - 24/7 human support - Basic Trust Seal - Static design with minimal customization - can help strengthen brand credibility, conversion, and reduce bounce rates. - Pay per certificate [Buy Now](https://salesproducts.api.godaddy.com/v1/pl/1/package/buy/ssl-001sites-tier1?itc=slp_ssl&term=36%3AMonth) ### Automated DV SSL Certificate #### Summary AI-assisted installation and automated re-installation. #### Pricing - **Price:** $7.99/mo #### Features - **SSL Features** - Unlimited SSLs per 1 domain - Single site, multi-domain, and Wildcard available - Multi-domain replaces UCC/SAN allowing unlimited SSLs to be installed on multiple domains. Saves money vs buying multiple individual certificates. - 2x encryption refresh annually - After initial installation, 2x pre year re-installation is automatic. Set it and forget it. - **Installation** - Personalized AI and guided workflows help you install and configure with ease - Fully automated re-installation, you handle troubleshooting - **Bonus Features** - 24/7 human support - Advanced Trust Seal - Full customization with 3D design and persistent site placement - can help strengthen brand credibility, conversion, and reduce bounce rates. - Pay per domain, not per certificate - SSL Change Monitoring Alerts notify you if your SSL is modified by anyone [Buy Now](https://salesproducts.api.godaddy.com/v1/pl/1/package/buy/dlxssl-001domain-tier1dv?itc=slp_ssl&term=36%3AMonth) ## Included in every GoDaddy DV SSL Certificate ### Encryption for one or multiple websites DV SSL certificates encrypt multiple domains and multiple sites. So, if you have more than one, that saves you time and money. ### Better Google search rankings Show up higher in search results when you have an SSL certificate. ### Verified Trust Seal Show customers you're helping to protect their data by displaying the SSL Trust Seal on your website. ### Powerful, Industry-standard encryption Strong SHA-2 and 2048-bit end-to-end encryption. ### 30-day, money-back guarantee¹ No-stress purchase, we’ll find a plan that works best for you. ### Proven industry experience For over 20 years, we’ve empowered over 20+ million customers in over 180 countries. ## Choose your GoDaddy SSL Certificate - SSL certificates encrypt customers’ important data - End-to-end encryption from website-to-server - Increase confidence in your brand and improve SEO ranking - Highest standards in PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR - Eliminate “Not Secure” warning in browser bar ## GoDaddy DV SSL Certificate FAQ ### What is a Domain Validation SSL certificate? A Domain Validation (DV) SSL certificate is the most basic of the three types of SSL certificates. While Organization Validated (OV) and Extended Validated (EV) require multiple validation steps, DV SSL certificates require a single step. Plus, before we grant a DV certificate, we verify that the domain name of the applicant has been validated by proving some control over a DNS domain. ### Is a DV SSL certificate right for me? DV SSL certificates are very beneficial for those who want to quickly get a certificate on their site to build trust and ensure their visitors' data is encrypted. ### What is the advantage of having a DV SSL certificate? Validation is quick and easy with DV SSL certificates. If you're able to prove DNS control for your domain, you can have a fully-functioning certificate issued within minutes and there's no need to provide validation documents. ### What does a DV SSL certificate look like? Any website protected by an DV SSL Certificate will display a trust indicator and an HTTPS prefix in the visitor's browser bar. It's reassuring to those who know to look for it before sharing details online. These signs confirm that they're on an encrypted site and their data is safe. ### What are the differences between Organization Validation (OV), Extended Validation (EV) and Domain Validation (DV) certificates? Domain Validation (DV) certificates are easiest of all the certificates to obtain. There's no manual identity check, only an automated verification that confirms the applicant owns the domain behind the website. If you have a website or blog, a DV SSL certificate is suitable for you. Organization Validation (OV) certificates take security up a level and require human verification of the organization’s identity. The same is true for Extended Validation (EV) certificates, which verify not only domain ownership, but business identity, legal status and address. The vetting process for the EV cert is more in-depth than any of the other certificates, thus EV SSL certificates instill a greater degree of confidence to customers who visit your site. ### Why choose GoDaddy SSL Certificates? We offer a complete range of certificates that comply with guidelines. All our certificates feature: * SHA-2 hash algorithm and 2048-bit encryption. * Outstanding security support. * 30-day money-back guarantee.