Sectigo SSL certificate (formerly Comodo)

There is no difference between an SSL certificate from Sectigo and one from Comodo. Sectigo and Comodo are the same company. Sectigo is the new name for Comodo, so if you are looking for a Comodo SSL certificate, you should definitely order a Sectigo SSL certificate without further delay.

An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital security certificate that provides a secure connection between your visitors' browsers and the server that hosts your website.

It encrypts all data being sent, such as passwords, contact details, payment details and other sensitive information. This makes it harder for hackers to intercept or steal those data.

Simply put, an SSL certificate is a kind of padlock on your website that makes it safe for your visitors and makes it look trustworthy. The small padlock displayed in the browser bar or "https" immediately indicate that the website uses an SSL certificate and is therefore secure.

Sectigo is Combell's trusted SSL provider. It is a highly regarded company that specialises in Internet security services.

Before issuing an SSL certificate, Sectigo (formerly Comodo) thoroughly checks who is behind the domain name.

At a later stage, depending on the SSL certificate you have chosen, you will also be able to add the Sectigo Trust Seal to your website.

The main purpose of an SSL certificate is to secure your website. For that matter, the GDPR makes its use mandatory if you process personal data on your website, e.g. on a contact form.

A Sectigo SSL certificate also helps build trust with the people who visit your website. They can browse a secure website, view in the browser which company is behind the website and see on your payment pages that everything is secured by Sectigo thanks to the Trust Seal that you are authorised to display.

With an SSL certificate issued by Sectigo, you go for:

• Ongoing investment in improved security
• Substantial compensation if things go wrong
• A 90-day money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied
• Free reissue if you make a spelling mistake or lose the SSL certificate

Free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates have some shortcomings compared to paid ones provided by Sectigo (formerly Comodo).

Let's Encrypt SSL certificates do not offer extended validation. This means you cannot integrate your company details into them. As a result, your visitors will trust you less and your sales will be limited.

For online stores, we therefore recommend using a Sectigo SSL certificate with extended validation. This will guarantee you at least 15% more sales.

A free SSL certificate such as those issued by Let's Encrypt is only suitable for a website. For file servers, apps, e-mail and the like, you need a Sectigo SSL certificate.

You cannot go for a Wildcard SSL certificate for all your subdomains either. So here too, a Sectigo SSL certificate is recommended.

With a free SSL certificate, you will also not be able to add a Trust Seal like that provided by Sectigo to your payment page. Adding such a label helps build more trust with your visitors.

If you use a free SSL certificate, you do not receive compensation in case of abuse.

When you apply for your SSL certificate, you can choose how many domain names you want to use it for. By default, a Sectigo SSL certificate is valid for a single domain name (Single Domain). Your SSL certificate is then valid for your domain name (e.g. combell.com) and its www version (www.combell.com). Other subdomains such as my.combell.com or store.combell.com are not protected.

In order to protect all your subdomains, get a wildcard SSL certificate from Sectigo. Then your domain name and all possible subdomains will be protected. Ideal if you use several subdomains on your website.

As a Combell customer, if you have any problems with your Sectigo SSL certificate, you can rely on our support team. Contact our experts and they will take care of everything for you in no time. They are available 24/7 via chat, e-mail and a toll-free number.

Before your SSL certificate expires, you will receive a reminder from us. You can then have your SSL certificate renewed automatically so that everything continues to work smoothly.