Green Address Bar
Only SSL certificates with Extended Validation display the green address bar and the authenticated organization name next to the name of the issuing certificate authority in high-security browsers.
Authentication Level
* Domain validation = only domain ownership is confirmed ** Full organization validation = domain ownership confirmed, organization validated, plus order verified. *** Extended Validation (EV) = domain ownership confirmed, organization validated, plus additional verifications performed using validation criteria established by CA/Browser Forum. For details, see: Extended Validation FAQ
SSL encryptionCertain older browsers and operating systems cannot connect at 128-bit or 256-bit encryption unless an SSL certificate with server-gated cryptography (SGC) is used. SSL certificates with SGC enable 128- or 256-bit encryption for over 99.9% of Internet users. Learn about SSL and Web Browsers
Estimated issuance time
When you submit your certificate request, Thawte verifies the information as quickly as possible according to standards described in our Certification Practices Statement (CPS). The quality of the information provided and our ability to independently validate it affects the speed with which we issue a certificate.
Add Subject Alternative Names (SAN)
Subject Alternative Name (SAN) is an extension within a certificate that allows you to list multiple common names such as mail.thawte.com and webmail.thawte.net. An SSL certificate with multiple SANs, also known as a Unified Communications Certificate (UCC), is most commonly used for Microsoft Exchange Servers.
Certificate Center Account
Thawte makes it easy to manage all your organization’s SSL and code signing certificates with one log-in to Thawte® Certificate Center. Enterprise Accounts with Volume SSL Discounts are available for customers who purchase more than 10 certificates per year.
Root hierarchy
When connecting to an SSL-protected web site, most browsers display a security warning if the root certificate is not recognized. As an established, globally recognized certificate authority, Thawte root certificates have been pre-installed in most major browsers since 1996. Learn about SSL and Web Browsers.
OCSP and CRL Support
The Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) and Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) are used by browsers to check the status of a certificate. Thawte certificates support OCSP, which maximizes the speed and reliability of this status check.
Internationalized Domain Names
Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) are second level domain names or Web addresses, represented by local language characters. Thawte® SSL Certificates accept IDNs as common names.
DOMAIN VALIDATION IN ONE BUSINESS DAY OR LESS
Thawte® SSL123 Certificates have the fastest issuance time to quickly enable encrypted connections to your web server. This domain-only validation SSL Certificate provides up to 256-bit encryption for intranets, mail servers, and other web-based applications that are not at risk for phishing or fraud. SSL123 Certificates include domain authentication, the Thawte® Trusted Site Seal, free reissues, and a 30-day money back guarantee.
SSL Web Server Certificates - Thawte ASSURES USERS OF YOUR SITE’S SECURITY AND IDENTITY Thawte® SSL Web Server Certificates secure confidential information exchanged online and confirm your site’s identity to employees, business partners, and other users. When users click the Thawte® Trusted Site Seal or view certificate details, your organization name appears and shows that Thawte, a trusted certificate authority, has verified the site’s identity. SSL Web Server Certificates include full organization authentication, the Thawte Trusted Site Seal, free reissues, and a 30-day money back guarantee.
SGC SuperCert Premium Server Gated Cryptography SSL certificates - up to 256-bit ssl encryption from Thawte STRONG SSL ENCRYPTION FOR THE MOST SITE USERS Thawte® SGC SuperCerts help keep online transactions secure by enabling every web site visitor to experience the strongest SSL encryption available to them. Most SSL certificates are capable of strong encryption (128-bit or higher), however, certain older browsers and operating systems cannot step-up to 128-bit encryption unless an SSL certificate with SGC technology is used. SGC SuperCerts include SGC, full organization authentication, the Thawte® Trusted Site Seal, free reissues, and a 30-day money back guarantee.
Thawte® Wildcard SSL Certificates secure multiple subdomains with a single SSL Certificate, reducing management time and cost. Using the wildcard notation (an asterisk and period before your domain name) allows you to extend security to different subdomains based on your top-level domain name. Wildcard SSL Certificates include full organization validation, the Thawte® Trusted Site Seal, free reissues and a 30-day money back guarantee.
Trusted Site Seal
CONFIDENCE KEEPS CUSTOMERS ON YOUR SITE When you accept credit card numbers online or ask users to create an account, you need to show that your web site can be trusted. The Thawte® Trusted Site Seal gives your web site instant credibility in the online world by visually reassuring customers that your site’s identity has been verified and that it is secured with SSL.
Where to Display the Seal 
Thawte recommends adding the seal script to your secured home page, buy page, sign-in page, and all other pages in your secured domain where customers need assurance. The seal will display within about 2 hours after installation and show that your site is secured by Thawte.
What the Seal Verification Page Displays Users click the Thawte Trusted Site Seal on web pages in your secured domain to confirm your site’s identity. A seal verification page opens in a new browser window and shows the verified domain name; the certificate authority, which performed the authentication (Thawte); and the certificate’s validity period. 
SSL certificates confirmed with full organization validation and Extended Validation also display the organization name and location in the seal verification page.
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Thawte® SSL Web Server Certificates with EV enable the most visible security indicator: the green address bar in high-security browsers, assuring users that your site is secure and your identity has been authenticated to the industry’s highest standard. When customers see the green address bar and the Thawte® Trusted Site Seal, they gain the confidence to complete their transaction. SSL Web Server Certificates with EV include Extended Validation, the