Once your SSL certificate is issued by Pegez, you’ll receive a notification. Installation depends on how your website is hosted and the options you selected during purchase.

• If you're using Pegez web hosting, Pegez Website Builder, or Pegez Online Store, installation is automatic — we handle everything for you.

• If you're using a third-party hosting provider or platforms like VPS hosting, you’ll need to install the certificate manually. We provide detailed guides to help with that process.

• For platforms like cPanel, Plesk, or Microsoft IIS, our step-by-step tutorials will guide you through installation.

Pegez offers a variety of SSL certificate types, each suited to different levels of validation and security needs:

• Domain Validation (DV)
  Basic level. Confirms that you own the domain. Quick and easy to get.

• Organization Validation (OV)
  Mid-level. Verifies the organization’s identity and physical location. Takes 2–3 days.

• Extended Validation (EV)
  Highest level. Suitable for websites that handle sensitive data. Requires a rigorous verification process including legal documentation and third-party checks.

Choosing the right certificate depends on your business needs and how much trust you want to establish with your visitors.

Validity depends on the type of certificate you purchase:

• 90-Day Certificates
  Available with all Pegez Managed SSL and hosted solutions. These auto-renew every 90 days with no manual action needed.

• 1-Year Certificates
  Available for DIY installations. If your SSL is linked to a Pegez-registered domain, it can auto-renew and install. For domains registered elsewhere, you'll need to handle reinstallation manually upon renewal.

All SSL-secured websites display “https://” in the browser address bar. However, Pegez Premium SSL (Extended Validation) goes further — it adds trust indicators such as a company name display in the address bar (depending on browser support), signaling higher assurance to visitors.

Standard SSL covers basic encryption and validation needs.

Premium SSL includes extended validation, offering greater trust, especially for businesses handling sensitive transactions.

t depends on your website's purpose:

• Personal or Informational Website?
  Choose a Standard SSL (DV) — quick setup and secure.

• Business or Company Website?
  Go for Organization Validated (OV) or Premium (EV) — adds more trust and verifies your business identity.

• Multiple Websites or Domains?
  Consider a Multi-Domain (SAN/UC) SSL certificate to secure them all under one certificate.

Still unsure? Pegez experts can guide you to the right choice based on your needs.

That depends on the type of SSL certificate:

• DV (Standard SSL): Usually issued within minutes.

• OV (Organization Validated SSL): Takes 1–3 business days.

• EV (Premium SSL): Requires detailed validation and may take 3–5 business days.

Once issued, Pegez will notify you, and if you're hosting with us, the installation is usually automatic.

A CSR is required if you're installing your SSL certificate manually (e.g., on a VPS or external hosting platform). Here's how to create it:

Need help? Visit our step-by-step CSR generation guide for more info.

A Multi-Domain SSL certificate, also called a Unified Communications (UC) or SAN (Subject Alternative Name) certificate, allows you to secure multiple domains with a single SSL.

Example:

• www.example.com

• shop.example.com

• example.net

• myotherbrand.org

This is a great option if you manage several websites or services and want to simplify SSL management.

With a Multi-Domain SSL certificate from Pegez, you can protect up to 100 domains using a single certificate.

Each domain is listed as a SAN (Subject Alternative Name), and you can manage them from your Pegez dashboard.

If you're running many microsites or brand pages, this can save time and money.

Pegez offers several ways to learn more about SSL:

• Visit our SSL Knowledge Base for tutorials and FAQs.

• Chat with our 24/7 support team for personalized advice.

• Follow our blog for updates on web security and certificate management.

Still got questions? We're always here to help make SSL easier to understand and implement.