Domain Validation SSL Certificates

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Validation Type i Domain
Validation i		 Domain
Validation i		 Domain
Validation i		 Domain
Validation i		 Domain
Validation i
Trust Level Standard Standard Deluxe Standard Standard
Brand Recognition Moderate Moderate Moderate Medium Medium
Green Bar i - - - - -
Warranty $10K $10K $10k $10K $100K
Subdomains Secured Single Single Unlimited Single Single
Issuance 10 minutes 1-2 hours 1-2 days 10 minutes 10 minutes
Validity Options 1-4 years 1-5 years 1-5 years 1-4 years 1-4 years
Site Seal Static - - Static Dynamic i
Server Gated Cryptography - - - - -
SSL Encryption up to 256-bit up to 256-bit up to 256-bit up to 256-bit up to 256-bit
99% Browser Compatibility Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Browser Security Lock Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mobile device compatibility - Yes Yes - Yes
IDN Support - Yes Yes - -
EV Upgrader - - - - -
Installation Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Quick & Easy
Free Customer Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Auto renewal reminders & early renewal benefits i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Revocation and Replacement Free Free Free Free Free
Free Refund 7 days 30 days 30 days 7 days 7 days
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