Two of the most feature-rich OV SSL Certificate options are True BusinessID® + EV, which delivers maximum user trust, and True BusinessID® Wildcard, which provides unlimited subdomain coverage. This guide compares both to help you determine which matches your security needs.
When businesses require secure communication across multiple subdomains, selecting the right SSL certificate is critical. Domains.co.za offers several advanced Organisation Validated options to help businesses stay trusted, compliant, and secure.
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OV SSL Certificate – True BusinessID® + EV vs True BusinessID® Wildcard
| FEATURE | TRUE BUSINESSID® + EV | TRUE BUSINESSID® Wildcard |
| Validation | EV | OV |
| Subdomains | 1 domain only | Unlimited subdomains |
| Warranty | $1,500,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Trust Level | Highest trust | High trust |
| Issuance | 1–5 days | 1–5 days |
| Encryption | 256-bit | 256-bit |
When to Choose Each
Choose True BusinessID® + EV if:
- Your primary goal is to maintain the highest level of customer trust and legitimacy.
- The business operates financial services, online retail, or platforms requiring visible trust indicators.
- You have a single high-value domain rather than many subdomains.
Choose True BusinessID® Wildcard if:
- You manage multiple subdomains and want a single SSL certificate to secure them all.
- Your business runs large websites, portals, SaaS solutions, or multi-environment systems.
- The company prefers simplified certificate management for growing infrastructure.
Best Uses
True BusinessID® + EV
- High-value single-domain ecommerce.
- Online banking or fintech.
- Membership portals.
- Government or educational websites.
True BusinessID® Wildcard
- Multi-division corporate websites.
- Client dashboards.
- Large-scale internal systems.
- SaaS and multi-region platforms.
Additional Information
- EV provides the strongest level of brand authentication, while Wildcard SSL Certificates provide the strongest scalability.
- Both include 256-bit encryption, 99.9% browser ubiquity, and the GeoTrust® Trust Seal.
- Wildcard certificates secure *.domain.co.za plus the root domain.
- Free installation is available on Domains.co.za servers.
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
