SSL for multiple domains

[charlob96]

I need to implement SSL for multiple related domains (e.g. www.widgets.com, www.widgets.co.uk, www.widgets.fr etc.).

I was planning on buying an SSL certificate for each domain through Godaddy. However, I noticed that Godaddy also offers a "Multiple Domain (UCC?)" certificate, which apparently can accommodate more than one domain.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the UCC certificate? Is it appropriate for an e-commerce business with multiple geo-targeted domains?

[lorax]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld!

I've never used a this sort of SSL Cert. The only concern I have is if I were trying to keep people from identifying the connection between the stores.

[Corey Bryant]

Usually an SSL cert is issued to www.example.com (or example.com). There are some certs that are known as "wildcard" that is issued to *.example, although some browsers will issue a warning on these from time to time.

When it comes to an SSL cert, this is one of those items that you do not want to be stingy on. I remember that GoDaddy had problems a long time ago with their CA, but it seems these problems have been addressed.

You might check to see if Comodo can offer you a discount on multiple SSL certs when purchased. Even if you break down the UCC price for up to 5 domains for $90.00, that's about $18.00. You can look into getting SSL certs that are about that same price especially if you can generate your own CSR