Certificate Authorities do not have dominion over the domains to which they provide security, that authority rests solely with the website owner. You can choose to switch SSL providers at any time, without having to consult the previous Certificate Authority. You can switch with 3 easy steps!
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CAA (Certificate Authority Authorization) records allow website owners the power to limit which Certificate Authorities can issue digital certificates for a specific website. This is a new protection designed to prevent unauthorized certificates from being created. Read our to learn more about this recent change.
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tells you how to obtain an SSL.com certificate, including ordering, submitting the CSR, and validation. We even have a available for customers who need to test a certificate in their development environment.
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We have installation guides for most systems, but please feel free for assistance with installing your SSL.com certificate.
If I Already Have an SSL Certificate With My Hosting Service Can I Switch to SSL.com?
Yes, almost always. You are generally NOT locked into one company for your certificate needs. As long as your web host allows third-party certificates*, you can quickly replace any existing certificate you have with one from SSL.com.
Just create a user account with SSL.com to order your new certificate, then submit a certificate signing request (CSR) and validate your request. We’ll provide you with your new certificate, and you can proceed to the final stage of installation and binding.
*Most hosting providers allow you to install third-party SSL certificates. If you aren’t sure, please contact your provider.
Thank you for choosing SSL.com! If you have any questions, please contact us by email at , call 1-877-SSL-SECURE, or just click the chat link at the bottom right of this page.
