SSL Certificates for Business
2ECloud helps businesses choose, buy and install the right SSL/TLS certificate. We supply Sectigo DV, OV, EV, wildcard and multi-domain certificates, handle domain and company validation with you, and track every renewal, so your site never shows a “Not secure” warning.
Why SSL Matters
Encrypt Every Connection
HTTPS protects logins, forms and payments from being read or changed in transit.
Prove Who You Are
OV and EV certificates show your verified company name in the certificate details.
Avoid Browser Warnings
Browsers mark sites without a valid certificate as “Not secure”, which drives visitors away.
Support Your Search Ranking
Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal, so a valid certificate helps your site get found.
Which Certificate Do You Need?
The difference between DV, OV and EV is how much the certificate authority checks before it issues the certificate. All three give the same encryption.
| DV (Domain Validation) | OV (Organization Validation) | EV (Extended Validation) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is checked | Domain ownership only | Domain + company registration | Domain + company + legal and operational checks |
| Company name in certificate | No | Yes | Yes |
| Typical issuance time | Minutes to about 30 minutes | 1–3 business days | 5–7 business days |
| Wildcard available | Yes | Yes | No |
| Best for | Blogs, small business sites | Corporate sites, SaaS, online services | Banks, e-commerce, crypto exchanges |
How Many Domains Do You Need to Cover?
- Single domain: protects one name, such as www.example.com.
- Multi-domain (SAN): protects several different names in one certificate, such as example.com, example.org and shop.example.net.
- Wildcard: protects a domain and all its first-level subdomains, such as *.example.com. If you have more than about five subdomains, one wildcard usually costs less than buying them one by one.
How Much Does an SSL Certificate Cost?
The price of an SSL certificate depends on four things: the validation level, how many domains it covers, the certificate brand, and whether you need installation and renewal support. Free DV certificates cost nothing but need automatic renewal; OV and EV certificates cost more because the certificate authority verifies your company by hand.
| What affects the price | Lower cost | Higher cost |
|---|---|---|
| Validation level | DV | OV, then EV |
| Domains covered | Single domain | Multi-domain or wildcard |
| Renewal | Free certificate with your own automation | Managed renewal by 2ECloud |
| Bundling | DV included with a 2ECloud CDN plan | Separate certificate for each server |
Tell us your domains and how you use them, and we will send a quote for the right certificate. Request a quote →
Certificates Now Expire Faster
Since 15 March 2026, publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates can be valid for at most 200 days. The limit falls to 100 days on 15 March 2027 and to 47 days on 15 March 2029, under CA/Browser Forum ballot SC-081. Most businesses will renew several times a year, so tracking expiry dates by hand is no longer practical. 2ECloud monitors your certificates and renews them before they expire.
How We Work
- Review your domains: we check which names you need to cover and recommend the right type.
- Order and generate the CSR: we prepare the request with your team.
- Complete validation: DNS, email or HTTP file for DV; company documents and a phone check for OV and EV.
- Install: on your web server, load balancer or CDN.
- Monitor and renew: we track expiry and start renewal in good time.
Case Study: A Certificate That Would Not Issue
A business customer renewing a .top domain certificate had correct DNS settings, but the certificate still would not issue. Working with the certificate authority’s support team, 2ECloud found that the CA’s validation resolvers returned SERVFAIL because of DNSSEC issues at the .top registry level, not in the customer’s own domain. We tracked the case until validation passed and the new certificate was deployed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why pay for SSL when free certificates exist?
Free certificates only prove you control the domain. Paid OV and EV certificates also verify your company and come with a warranty from the issuer, which matters for sites that handle payments or sensitive data.
Why does my site still show "Not secure" after installing SSL?
Usually because of mixed content: the page still loads some images or scripts over http://. Change those links to https:// and the warning goes away.
What documents do I need for an OV or EV certificate?
Proof of domain control plus your company registration documents. The certificate authority also verifies your company phone number.
How long does an SSL certificate last?
Certificates issued after 15 March 2026 last at most 200 days. You can still buy a multi-year plan, but the certificate itself must be reissued within each validity period.
Can you install the certificate on our CDN?
Yes. We install certificates on web servers, load balancers and CDNs, including 2ECloud CDN plans that already include a Sectigo DV certificate.
Do you only sell Sectigo?
Yes. We specialise in Sectigo, which offers DV, OV, EV, wildcard and multi-domain certificates. Working with one certificate authority means we know its validation process well and can resolve issues faster.
More Ways to Secure Your Website
CDN
• Global CDN edge network
• Accelerated delivery for images and video
• Intelligent traffic routing
• Enhanced web security
DDoS Protection
• Real-time DDoS detection and mitigation
• Web application protection mechanisms
• Expert security consulting and architecture design
DNS
• Rapid deployment of global DNS services
• Highly available DNS architecture
• Protection against DNS-based attacks
SSL Certificates
• Enterprise-grade SSL certificates
• 99.9% browser compatibility
• Fast issuance and deployment
• Enhanced data encryption and website security
Not Sure Which Certificate You Need?
Tell us your domains and we will recommend the right certificate within one business day.
