Cheapest SGC SSL Certificates

Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) Certificates allow users with older browsers to connect at a high encryption rate (e.g. 128-bit) rather than a low encryption rate (e.g. 40-bit). SGC certificates are best for those who have a lot of customers using older browsers. Learn more about SGC Certificates in our FAQs.

Other than an increased cost, there are several reasons for not SGC SSL Certificates. Essentially, the percentage of people using web browsers that would benefit from an SGC certificates is less than 1% because all browsers released since the year 2000 have been capable of using strong crypto without needing SGC certificates. In addition, by using an SGC certificate on your site, you are encouraging your visitors to use old, insecure browsers which have many more security flaws than newer browsers. Read Say No To SGC SSL Certificates for more information.

Certificate Name GlobalSign's Multi-Domain DomainSSL GlobalSign's DomainSSL GlobalSign's Multi-Domain OrganizationSSL GlobalSign's DomainSSL Wildcard
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Certificate Authority
GlobalSign
GlobalSign
GlobalSign
GlobalSign
Certificate Authority Rating
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Price For 1 Year
$199
$249
$349
$849
Price For 2 Years $318.00 $448.00 $628.00 $1,528.00
Number of Certificates Included 1 1 1 1
Multiple Year Options Up to 5 Years Up to 5 Years Up to 5 Years Up to 5 Years
Domains Secured One Domain Name Included + Free mail and autodiscover subdomains + Free internal names + $99 for each additional subdomain Single Domain Name (FQDN) + www SAN One Domain Name Included + Free mail and autodiscover subdomains + Free internal names + $99 for each additional subdomain + $199 for each additional FQDN or IP address Unlimited sub domains on a single Domain Name
Issuance Speed Within a few minutes Within a few minutes Within a few hours Within a few minutes
Validation Required Domain Validation Domain Validation Organization and Domain Validation Domain Validation
Notification Level in Browsers Domain Name Shown On Certificate Only Domain Name Shown On Certificate Only Domain Name and Organization Name Shown On Certificate Domain Name Shown On Certificate Only
Encryption Strength Up to 256-bit Up to 256-bit Up to 256-bit Up to 256-bit
Browser Compatibility 99% 99% 99% 99%
Includes Site Seal Included Included Included Included
Number of Free Reissues Allowed Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired
Server License Three server licenses included Three server licenses included Three server licenses included Three server licenses included
Support Options Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm EST + limited evening and weekend support Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm EST + limited evening and weekend support Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm EST + limited evening and weekend support Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm EST + limited evening and weekend support
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Free Trial Available No Yes, Valid for 45 days No Yes, Valid for 45 days
Uses Chain Certificates Yes Yes Yes Yes
Refund Policy Full refund within 7 days of issuance Full refund within 7 days of issuance Full refund within 7 days of issuance Full refund within 7 days of issuance
Warranty $10,000 $10,000 $100,000 $10,000
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