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SSL Information Center
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SSL Enrollment Step-by-Step
You
can buy VeriSign SSL Certificates online and install them on your servers.
You will need access to your Web server during the enrollment and installation
process. Enrollment takes about 20 minutes to complete. The business
authentication process could take as little as 2 hours or up to several
days, depending on the verification information you provide.
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The CSR is a string of text generated by your server software. You provide this string of text to VeriSign during the enrollment process. To generate a CSR, you will need to know what kind of server software is running on your Web server to choose the correct instructions. |
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Once you have determined which SSL service to purchase, you will need your CSR with the exact domain name of the site you intend to secure.
VeriSign must verify your enrollment information before you receive your installation instructions. This step takes anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the documentation you provide during the enrollment process and your response to additional requests for information. You must respond to verification requests within 30 days to complete the enrollment process. |
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Once your information has been validated, VeriSign will email you a text file to install on your server. Choose the appropriate installation instructions for your server software and for your product. If you are installing a true 128-bit SSL Certificate with SGC, you will need to install an Intermediate CA certificate. |
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Once your SSL Certificate is installed, you will not need to make any updates until renewal unless your information changes. VeriSign recommends purchasing 2-year SSL Certificates to reduce costs and save time. We also recommend that you back up your certificate to avoid a replacement fee. |
Renew a Certificate
You may begin the renewal process for an SSL
Certificate up to 90 days before your current certificate’s expiration.
If your Web site is hosted by an Internet service provider or Web host,
contact the provider or host directly to renew. If your information
has changed, you will need to purchase a new SSL Certificate. Learn
more.
Renew
a certificate now >>
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