Forum Discussion
Alen_Ismic_1869
Nimbostratus
NimbostratusWildcard Certificate
Hello,
I need to set up SSL certificates on multiple subdomains (more than 10) on one domain name.
So I actually need Wildcard SSL certificate, and then I choosed Thawte Wildcard SSL certificate...
Assuming all your sub-domains are first-level, you're good to go with the wildcard certificate. Just don't include any sub-domains (SANs) with your purchase requests, you really don't have to, and it might be the reason you received misleading information from them. Any first-level sub-domains will automatically be covered by the wildcard certificate.
With a wildcard certificate, your second-level sub-domains will not be covered (e.g. "https://mysecond.myfirst.maindomain.com"); neither will "https://maindomain.com" be covered.
I recommend reading the information here to learn more about wildcards & sub-domains: https://www.digicert.com/ssl-support/wildcard-san-names.htm
CheapSSLSecuritNimbostratus
NimbostratusAs per Thawte's SSL Terms they are offering SSL certificate for single server only, means the Wildcard SSL certificate will be licensed for single server. If you need to secure website of different server you need to purchase an additional server license.
The best alternative of Thawte Wildcard SSL certificate is Comodo Positive Multi domain Wildcard SSL Certificate.
It will offer same security as Thawte, additionally it will let you secure your unlimited number of sub-domains on multiple server. It comes up with SAN features which lets you secure muliple Fully qualified domains.
Comodo Positive Multi-Domains Wildcard SSL Certificate is the multiple solution offers security to website, multiple-domains and their unlimited sub-domains on multiple server.
It's price is very much low then Thawte Wildcard SSL Certificate.