SSL Certificates are small data files that digitally bind an access key to a website to encrypt traffic. SSLs allow for secure connections between a web server and a browser. For more information on SSL Certificates, see our SSL Certificates Overview article.
SSL Certificate Types
Single Domain: covers only one domain, such as civicplus.com or www.civicplus.com (http://www.civicplus.com/), but not both.
Multidomain: covers root domain (civicplus.com) and multiple, specific subdomains (for example, www.civicplus.com (http://www.civicplus.com/))
Notes:
This is the only type that CivicPlus will purchase.
It can take up to 48 hours (2 business days) to complete a purchase from the Certificate Authority.
Wildcard: covers root domain (civicplus.com) and all direct subdomains (for example, *.civicplus.com).
Note:
Does not cover sub-sub domains, such as www.testing.civicplus.com (http://www.testing.civicplus.com/).
Unified Communications: covers multiple specific domains