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Find out more about the Most Affordable Website Security worldwide<\/h2>\n

Hassle-free, High-end Security, and Cost-effectiveness are the three terms best-suited to define RapidSSL Domain Validated Certificates.<\/p>\n

Established in 2003, RapidSSL is a leading certificate authority that specializes in issuing quality and cost-effective Domain Validated Certificates. For decades, RapidSSL has been exceeding expectations by offering faster and stronger levels of encryption – currently utilizing industry-standard SHA -256 (signature hash algorithm) for SSL certificates.<\/p>\n

Who is Rapid SSL SHA 256 CA best suited for?<\/h3>\n

Rapid SSL SHA 256 CA best suited for individuals or small businesses, who require reliable and budget-friendly encryption to secure blogs, low-volume websites, testing domains, etc.,<\/p>\n

RapidSSL CA provides two types of Certificates:<\/h3>\n

RapidSSL Standard<\/a> and RapidSSL Wildcard<\/a><\/p>\n

RapidSSL Standard is a Standard Domain Validated Certificate which is a basic but secure certificate, capable of securing a single domain or subdomain.<\/p>\n

RapidSSL Wildcard, on the other hand, is a high-value certificate as it allows you to secure your website, as well as all your sub-domains.<\/p>\n

Here is a brief comparison of the two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>RapidSSL Standard Certificate<\/th>RapidSSL Wildcard Certificate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Validation Level<\/td>Domain<\/td>Domain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SSL Type<\/td>Single Domain<\/td>Domain & All Subdomains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warranty<\/td>$ 10,000<\/td>$ 10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuance<\/td>Few Minutes<\/td>Few Minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free Re-issues<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SSL Checker<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Encryption Strength<\/td>256-bit<\/td>256-bit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SHA 2<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RSA\/DSA<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Period<\/td>Two years<\/td>Two years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Server Licensing<\/td>Unlimited<\/td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mobile Support<\/td>99.99%<\/td>99.99%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Browser Support<\/td>99.99%<\/td>99.99%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Site Seal<\/td>Static<\/td>Static<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Money Back Guarantee<\/td>30-Days<\/td>30-Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24x7 Support<\/td>Phone, Web, Chat, E-mail<\/td>Phone, Web, Chat, E-mail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Why choose RapidSSL?<\/h3>\n

Hassle-free, Super-fast Issuance:<\/h3>\n

Forget about Paper-work and getting on calls to prove your authenticity. Rapid SSL can easily issue certificates digitally within minutes, through a simple automated validation process that requires the customer to confirm the ownership of the respective Domain.<\/p>\n

Affordable:<\/h3>\n

RapidSSL is an economical Certificate Authority known for its super-fast issuance and strong encryption levels. The reason that they are so affordable is that they are especially suited for Individuals and Small Enterprises to conduct basic transactions securely.<\/p>\n

Unlimited Server Licenses & Free Re-issuance<\/h3>\n

RapidSSL Domain validated certificates provide an infinite number of server licenses at no extra cost. Moreover, during the SSL lifetime period, enjoy free unlimited RapidSSL Reissues.<\/p>\n

Guarantee & Warranty:<\/h3>\n

At RapidSSL Customers are our most important priority. In case you are not satisfied with what you\u2019ve got, RapidSSL provides a 30-day Money-back Guarantee on the product. Also, an additional $10,000 warranty is provided against any CA failure.<\/p>\n

Customer Support:<\/h3>\n

RapidSSL provides round the clock customer support, with offerings such as Live Chat, E-mail, Telephone and Ticket Support.<\/p>\n

Standard Encryption<\/h3>\n

RapidSSL uses SHA-256, a signature hash algorithm that generates a digital fingerprint to verify that information passed between the server and client was not tampered with. This method helps to protect confidential data and secure transactions.<\/p>\n

Universally Supported:<\/h3>\n

RapidSSL Certificates are compatible with all modern desktop browsers and mobile devices.<\/p>\n

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