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Nimbostratus

May 05, 2008

Wildcard SSL doesn't handle root domain?

My understanding of this may be lacking, but is there no way for a wilcard ssl certificate to handle the "root" domain? Example: I have a wildcard cert for "*.foo.com". It handles SSL requ...

Nimbostratus

Aug 19, 2013

Yes, I do agree with above discussion that wildcard ssl doesn't support root domain when you order for *.[rootdomain.com]

But this is the great news for you all because when your order your wildcard ssl from RapidSSL or GeoTrust Certificate authority then you are able to secure your root domain plus all sub domain under your root domain.

Here are the links where authority confirm this support

http://www.geotrust.com/ssl/wildcard-ssl-certificates/

Search for [Bonus: secure domain.com for free when you order *.domain.com] in this page

http://www.clickssl.com/ssl-certificates/geotrust/truebusinessid-wildcard (Platinum Partner of GeoTrust)

search for [*Bonus: When you are purchasing GeoTrust True BusinessID Wildcard for .yourdomain.com, then you will secure yourdomain.com at free of cost.]

I hope this little help may save your big money.

jessica_howe

Nimbostratus

Jun 07, 2023

There are other Certificate Authorities also now in the market who offers Wildcard SSL Certificates at budget-friendly prices with the same technical features and benefits where you can protect the root domain and all connected subdomains on multiple servers.

Here are the links for the certificates

https://cheapsslweb.com/positive-ssl-wildcard

https://cheapsslweb.com/sectigo-positive-ssl-wildcard

This will save you at least 80% on every purchase.