Website names covered
Covers example.com and first-level names matched by *.example.com. It does not include login.shop.example.com or a different base domain such as example.net.
EssentialSSL — powered by Sectigo
One domain · SubdomainsEssentialSSL Wildcard
EssentialSSL Wildcard covers your base domain and first-level subdomains with one Sectigo-issued DV certificate. Use it for services such as shop.example.com, mail.example.com and portal.example.com.
Choose your plan- Estimated issuance
- Usually within minutesAfter successful domain validation; additional CA review can take longer.
- Certificate reissues
- Unlimited during the subscriptionFollow the supplier and CA process. Revalidation and installation may be required.
- Domain coverage
- Subdomains of one domain
- Validation
- Domain Validation (DV)
- Root domain & www
- Base domain and first-level subdomainsIncludes example.com and *.example.com, including www. Deeper subdomains and other base domains are excluded.
Subscription ≠ certificate validity. Revalidation, replacement and installation are required during your plan, including a one-year subscription. How it works
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Know your coverage before you buy
Subscription and certificate expiry
No. Each issued certificate has its own expiry. Revalidation, replacement and installation are required during the subscription, including a one-year plan. Follow the actual certificate expiry and the current CA instructions.
Is EssentialSSL Wildcard right for you?
EssentialSSL Wildcard covers your base domain and first-level subdomains with one Sectigo-issued DV certificate. Use it for services such as shop.example.com, mail.example.com and portal.example.com.
Choose EssentialSSL DV when only your main website and www need protection. Choose a suitable multi-domain product for different base domains, or OV when organization verification is required.
Coverage, validation and pricing
Certificate specifications
- Product family
- Certificate issuer
- Sectigo
- Coverage
- Subdomains of one domain One base domain with first-level subdomains.
- Validation
- Domain Validation (DV) Checks control of your domain.
- Wildcard support
- Included For names such as shop.example.com and mail.example.com.
- Additional domains (SANs)
- Not included
- Root domain & www
- Base domain and first-level subdomains Includes example.com and *.example.com, including www. Deeper subdomains and other base domains are excluded.
- Estimated issuance
- Usually within minutes After successful domain validation; additional CA review can take longer.
- Certificate reissues
- Unlimited during the subscription Follow the supplier and CA process. Revalidation and installation may be required.
- Server licences
- Unlimited for covered names This does not add domain coverage or include installation services.
- Browser support
- Major current browsers and devices Requires a correctly installed certificate chain and supported trust store.
- Site seal
- Static Sectigo site seal Use the supplied seal after issuance; it is not a business-identity verification badge.
- CA warranty
- Subject to CA warranty terms Only eligible claims under the issuer terms apply; this is not website insurance.
- Subscription choices
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years or 5 years
- Certificate validity
- Shorter than your subscription Revalidation, replacement and installation are required during the plan.
DV checks control of the requested domain; it does not verify a business’s legal identity. Plan for DNS access for wildcard validation. Use the record supplied for your order. Payment confirmation and certificate validation are separate steps.
What you pay for
Use the current BDT prices in the subscription selector for EssentialSSL Wildcard. Compare the full selected-term total as well as the annual equivalent. Quantity buys separate certificate subscriptions. Quantity does not add names to a single certificate. The cart checks the current price again before you place your order.
Read our payment policy, digital delivery policy and refund terms.
Choose your subscriptionFrom order to a working HTTPS connection
Choose your plan and complete payment
Select the subscription and quantity, then complete checkout. For bank transfer, upload the receipt on the payment page. A receipt is reviewed before funds are confirmed; a partial payment leaves the balance due.
Submit your website names and CSR
You can order first and request setup help after the payment requirements are met. Provide a CSR from your server or ask for guidance. Keep the matching private key on your server; do not send it by email or support ticket.
Complete the required verification
DV checks control of the requested domain; it does not verify a business’s legal identity. Plan for DNS access for wildcard validation. Use the record supplied for your order. Payment confirmation and certificate validation are separate steps.
Install and check your certificate
After issuance, download the certificate and chain from your account. Install them with the matching private key, verify HTTPS for the covered names and track the actual certificate expiry.
Questions about EssentialSSL Wildcard
Which names does EssentialSSL Wildcard cover?
A wildcard such as *.example.com covers shop.example.com and mail.example.com, but not login.shop.example.com or another base domain. Confirm the root name separately during setup.
What verification does EssentialSSL Wildcard require?
DV checks control of the requested domain; it does not verify a business’s legal identity. Plan for DNS access for wildcard validation. Use the record supplied for your order. Payment confirmation and certificate validation are separate steps.
What is the EssentialSSL Wildcard price in Bangladesh?
Use the current BDT prices in the subscription selector for EssentialSSL Wildcard. Compare the full selected-term total as well as the annual equivalent. Quantity buys separate certificate subscriptions. Quantity does not add names to a single certificate. The cart checks the current price again before you place your order.
Is EssentialSSL Wildcard suitable for my business?
Choose EssentialSSL Wildcard when you need first-level subdomains under one base domain and Domain Validation (DV). It can suit a business website when domain validation meets your requirements. Choose an OV or EV product if verified organization identity is required. Compare the same coverage and subscription term before choosing. Validation level describes identity checks, not stronger encryption.
Do I need a CSR before ordering?
You can order first and request setup help after the payment requirements are met. Provide a CSR from your server or ask for guidance. Keep the matching private key on your server; do not send it by email or support ticket.
Does the subscription term equal certificate validity?
No. Each issued certificate has its own expiry. Revalidation, replacement and installation are required during the subscription, including a one-year plan. Follow the actual certificate expiry and the current CA instructions.
Are installation and future renewals included?
Ask for setup guidance. Installation, monitoring and other services apply only as agreed for your order. Reissue replaces a certificate within the current subscription; renewal purchases a new subscription at the then-current price. Review the published delivery, renewal and refund policies.
Does EssentialSSL Wildcard include the base domain?
The selected offer includes the base domain and first-level subdomains. For *.example.com, that means example.com, www.example.com and shop.example.com. Check all required names when submitting the CSR and after issuance.
Can I validate EssentialSSL Wildcard using a website file?
No. HTTP or HTTPS file validation cannot validate wildcard coverage. Plan for DNS access and publish the exact record supplied for your order. Follow the current Sectigo instructions for any other offered method.
Is EssentialSSL Wildcard a premium OV certificate?
No. It uses Domain Validation. Its wider hostname coverage does not add organization checks or stronger encryption. Choose an available OV wildcard product if verified business identity is required.
Ready to choose your subscription?
Review the full total before checkout. Contact support for selection help; request a quote for custom requirements or an unlisted product.