Today, no one doubts that every website on the internet needs an encrypted connection. However, not all sites are banks or payment services, so the simplest and cheapest option is sufficient for them. The DV SSL certificate, meaning Domain Validation, was created specifically for this purpose. This type of certificate is issued very quickly, has a low cost and is provided free of charge in most cases.
What verification does DV certificate require
As the name Domain Validation suggests, this certificate only verifies that the domain owner actually controls that domain. No other documents, company data or personal IDs are required. The verification process is performed automatically through one of these methods: adding a DNS record, placing a file on the server or confirming via official email. Usually takes from 5 to 30 minutes.
Which sites is it suitable for
For personal blogs, portfolios, landing pages, small business business card sites and informational resources, the DV certificate is the ideal choice. If the site does not accept payment or bank data, does not request document data or large amounts of personal information from the user, the DV option satisfies all security requirements. The browser shows the lock icon in the address bar, and this is sufficient for most users.
Free DV certificates are available
The Let's Encrypt project has been providing DV certificates completely free of charge since 2015. This charitable project was created to make the internet safer and today issues the majority of certificates in the world. On Sayt.uz, free DV certificates are issued automatically and renewed every 60 days. No additional actions are required from the user for this.
Difference between free and paid DV
Technically, free and paid DV certificates provide the same level of encryption and protection. The browser displays them identically and shows the same lock icon. Paid options usually come with a 1 year validity period and technical support, while free options are issued for 90 days. However, with automatic renewal configured, this difference is not noticeable.
Sayt.uz practice
In our service, a free DV certificate is automatically issued for each site and renewed every 60 days. According to statistics, more than 18 600 free DV certificates were issued through Sayt.uz during 2035, of which 94 percent were successfully renewed. Wildcard DV options start from 320 thousand sum per year. Average issuance time is 8 minutes 24 seconds.