> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.enrolweb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Buying an SSL Certificate

> Choose the right SSL certificate for your website, complete your purchase from EnrolWeb, and prepare for validation and installation.

Buying an SSL certificate from EnrolWeb takes just a few minutes. This guide walks you through choosing the right type, completing your purchase, and preparing for validation.

## Choose the right certificate

Before purchase, decide which certificate type fits your site. See \[Understanding SSL Certificates]\(/SSL & Website Security/understanding-ssl) for a full comparison. Quick guide:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Domain Validation" icon="bolt">
    Fast, budget-friendly. Best for blogs and small sites.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Organization Validation" icon="building">
    Verifies your business. Best for company websites.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Extended Validation" icon="star">
    Highest trust. Best for finance and enterprise.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wildcard / SAN" icon="layer-group">
    Secure multiple subdomains or domains.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Buy your certificate

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in to EnrolWeb">
    Log in at [enrolweb.com](https://enrolweb.com).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open SSL Certificates">
    Go to **SSL & Security > SSL Certificates** in your dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a certificate">
    Select the type and validity period (1-2 years).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter domain details">
    Add the domain(s) the certificate should protect. For wildcards, use `*.yourdomain.com`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete checkout">
    Review pricing, apply any coupon, and complete payment.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What happens after purchase

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Activate" icon="play" href="/SSL & Website Security/contact-2">
    Submit your CSR and validation details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Validate" icon="check">
    Prove domain and (for OV/EV) organization ownership.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Install" icon="download" href="/SSL & Website Security/contact-2-2">
    Add the issued certificate to your hosting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Renew" icon="rotate" href="/SSL & Website Security/contact-2-2-3">
    Keep your certificate valid before expiration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What you'll need for validation

* **DV**: access to email at the domain (admin@, webmaster@) or DNS/HTTP file validation
* **OV**: business registration documents
* **EV**: business registration, physical address verification, and a verification phone call

<Tip>
  Choose a 2-year certificate to save time and money on renewals.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  Contact details on your certificate must match your official domain and business records exactly. Mismatches slow down validation.
</Warning>

Need help choosing? Contact [support@enrolweb.com](mailto:support@enrolweb.com).