How Long Does It Take To Get SSL Certificate?

How Long Does It Take To Get an SSL Certificate? – Before We Get Into The Topic, let’s Learn Some Basic Of This Topic

How long does it take to issue an SSL certificate?

The time it takes to issue a new SSL certificate is determined by some factors. The SSL certificate type, the validation process, and how quickly you respond to our or the certificate authority’s requests for information.

Certificates of conformity

After you approve the SSL certificate, it can take anywhere from one hour to several hours for standard single-name and wildcard certificates.
The issuance may take longer than expected, possibly several days. When an error occurs during the issuance or validation of a document, this is the case. The following are common issues:
  • misconfiguration of the domain
  • CAA records preventing the validation and issuance
  • problems with email approval
  • Remember to approve the certificate!
In most cases, the purchase process can get stuck because the certificate is never approved by the owner. After you’ve submitted the certificate, keep an eye on your approval email inbox, and make sure to click the link in the Certificate Authority’s email to validate and approve the certificate. Be sure to monitor your spam folder in case these emails are accidentally marked as spam.

Sectigo Wildcard Certificates and CAA

How long does it take to get an SSL certificate?

It could take seconds or up to five business days, depending on what you choose.
The length of time it takes for an SSL certificate to be issued varies depending on the certificate type. The time it takes to complete each stage of validation is varied. Extended Validation can take up to a week to issue, however, a standard Domain Validation SSL certificate can be given in minutes if you shop with us.

When it comes to SSL certificates, how long does it take to get one?

Domain Validation, Organization Validation, and Extended Validation are the three different types of SSL certificates. The following is a list of how long each type takes to obtain:

To finish Domain Validation, what do I need?

Only Domain Control Validation is needed to finish Domain Validation. This is a totally automated process that may be completed in minutes after the certificate is ordered. Domain control can be confirmed in three ways.
Comodo will email the address on your WHO.IS record, or one of five pre-approved addresses, as part of the email-based validation process. Just say yes.
File-based Validation – Comodo will provide you a text file that you should insert in the root directory of your website. The file will then be scanned by Comodo.
Comodo will send you a hash to use in your CNAME DNS record. The file will then be scanned by Comodo.

To finish Organization Validation, what do I need?

Light business screening is required for Organization Validation. Comodo will verify that you are lawfully registered and that you have all of the necessary papers. Due to the human factor, this may take a few days. Comodo must verify the following to meet Organization Validation:
Extended Validation necessitates the most thorough testing, but it also provides a priceless, one-of-a-kind visual signal. Comodo will verify that your business or organization is properly registered and operating. Due to the human aspect, it may take up to a week. For Extended Validation, Comodo must check the following:

Is it possible to accelerate SSL validation?

Yes! You can provide a few papers to shorten the time it takes to obtain an SSL certificate. It’s as follows:
A notarized form signed by an accredited attorney or accountant declaring your firm or organization to be a legal entity that is operational and functioning. Five of the seven EV requirements can be satisfied by a POL.
Dun & Bradstreet Credit Report – Dun & Bradstreet credit reports provide information that can be used to verify the existence of a business, as well as its physical address and phone number. You can receive a credit report from Dun & Bradstreet by going here.
Is it possible for you to expedite my validation?
Maybe. We can get your order bumped to the head of the line if you contact us and it’s an emergency. We’ve previously received an EV SSL in minutes. We can’t promise anything, but we’ll do everything we can to help you.