GeoTrust SSL Certificates

GeoTrust SSL certificates provide trusted, flexible website security for businesses and organisations looking for strong encryption without unnecessary complexity.

Powered by DigiCert, GeoTrust combines a globally recognised SSL/TLS brand with the technology and certificate infrastructure of one of the world’s leading digital trust providers. The GeoTrust portfolio offers solutions for virtually every type of website — from fast Domain Validation (DV) certificates to Organisation Validation (OV) and Extended Validation (EV) for businesses requiring verified identity.

At EuroSSL, you can choose from a complete range of GeoTrust SSL certificates, including Single Domain, Wildcard and Multi-Domain (SAN) options. Whether you need to protect one website, unlimited subdomains or multiple domain names, you can select the validation level and domain coverage that best match your requirements.

GeoTrust certificates provide strong TLS encryption, broad browser compatibility, flexible certificate management and support for modern SSL automation technologies.

Explore our GeoTrust SSL certificates below and find the right combination of security, validation and domain coverage for your website.

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GeoTrust DV Certificates

GeoTrust OV Certificates

GeoTrust EV Certificates

GeoTrust Wildcard Certificates

GeoTrust Multi-domain Certificates

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Why choose a GeoTrust SSL certificate?

GeoTrust is a well-established SSL/TLS certificate brand offering flexible website security for businesses, organisations and website owners around the world.

Today, GeoTrust is powered by DigiCert, combining the recognised GeoTrust brand with DigiCert’s certificate technology and PKI infrastructure.

The GeoTrust portfolio covers a wide range of security requirements, from fast Domain Validation for straightforward HTTPS protection to Organisation Validation and Extended Validation certificates for businesses that require verified identity.

Whether you need to secure a single website, multiple subdomains or several different domains, GeoTrust provides flexible SSL/TLS options that can grow with your online infrastructure.

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What is the relationship between GeoTrust and DigiCert?

If you purchase or manage a GeoTrust SSL certificate, you may encounter both the GeoTrust and DigiCert names. This is completely normal.

GeoTrust is part of DigiCert’s portfolio of SSL/TLS certificate brands and is powered by DigiCert’s certificate infrastructure.

GeoTrust continues to operate as a distinct and recognised SSL brand, with products such as QuickSSL Premium and TrueBusinessID, while benefiting from DigiCert’s technology and certificate management infrastructure.

This combination gives businesses access to the familiar GeoTrust product range backed by one of the world’s leading providers of digital trust and PKI solutions.

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GeoTrust DV, OV and EV SSL certificates

GeoTrust offers three main levels of SSL/TLS validation: Domain Validation (DV), Organisation Validation (OV) and Extended Validation (EV).

The right choice depends primarily on whether you simply need encrypted HTTPS connections or also want the Certificate Authority to verify the identity of the organisation behind your website.

GeoTrust Domain Validation (DV)

GeoTrust DV SSL certificates provide fast HTTPS protection by verifying control of the requested domain.

Because no company verification is required, the validation process can be highly automated, making DV an excellent choice when fast issuance is important.

GeoTrust DV certificates are particularly suitable for:

• Blogs and personal websites
• Informational websites
• Small business websites
• Internal services and applications
• Websites that primarily require HTTPS encryption

The well-known GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium family provides Domain Validated SSL protection with the reliability of the GeoTrust certificate infrastructure.

GeoTrust Organisation Validation (OV)

GeoTrust OV SSL certificates add verified organisational identity to domain validation.

Before issuing an OV certificate, the Certificate Authority verifies information about the organisation requesting it. This makes OV particularly suitable for business websites and online services where visitors submit personal information or log in to an account.

GeoTrust’s TrueBusinessID family is designed for these requirements and is a good choice for:

• Corporate websites
• Customer and partner portals
• Login pages
• Professional online services
• Business applications
• Websites collecting customer information

GeoTrust Extended Validation (EV)

For organisations requiring a higher level of identity verification, GeoTrust TrueBusinessID with EV provides Extended Validation.

EV involves a more extensive verification of the organisation requesting the certificate and is particularly suitable for:

• E-commerce websites
• Financial services
• High-profile corporate websites
• Online services handling sensitive information
• Organisations where verified identity is especially important

Modern browsers no longer display EV certificates with the prominent visual indicators used in the past, but EV continues to represent the highest level of organisational identity validation available for publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates.

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GeoTrust Wildcard SSL certificates

If you need to protect multiple subdomains belonging to the same domain, a GeoTrust Wildcard SSL certificate can significantly simplify certificate management.

For example, a Wildcard certificate issued for:

*.example.com

can protect addresses such as:

www.example.com
mail.example.com
shop.example.com
portal.example.com

Instead of purchasing and managing an individual certificate for every subdomain, one Wildcard certificate can protect an unlimited number of first-level subdomains.

GeoTrust Wildcard protection is available with Domain Validation (DV) and Organization Validation (OV), allowing you to choose the appropriate identity validation level for your organisation.

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GeoTrust Multi-Domain SSL certificates

A GeoTrust Multi-Domain SSL certificate, also known as a SAN certificate, allows several different domains and hostnames to be protected within a single SSL/TLS certificate.

For example, one certificate could protect:

example.com
example.net
mycompany.eu
shop.example.org

This makes Multi-Domain SSL particularly useful for organisations managing several websites, brands, customer portals or online applications.

By consolidating several hostnames into one certificate, you can reduce the number of individual certificates that need to be installed and managed.

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GeoTrust Wildcard vs Multi-Domain SSL

Wildcard and Multi-Domain certificates both protect multiple hostnames, but they are designed for different situations.

Choose a GeoTrust Wildcard SSL certificate when you need to secure multiple first-level subdomains belonging to the same domain.

Choose a GeoTrust Multi-Domain SSL certificate when you need to protect several different domain names or hostnames with a single certificate.

For more complex infrastructures, Multi-Domain configurations provide additional flexibility by allowing multiple SANs to be managed within the same SSL/TLS solution.

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QuickSSL Premium vs TrueBusinessID

Two of the best-known product families in the GeoTrust portfolio are QuickSSL Premium and TrueBusinessID.

GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium uses Domain Validation (DV). It is designed for websites that need reliable HTTPS encryption without requiring verification of the organisation behind the domain.

GeoTrust TrueBusinessID adds Organisation Validation (OV), making it more suitable for business websites, customer portals and online services where verified company identity is important.

For organisations requiring the highest level of identity verification, GeoTrust TrueBusinessID with EV adds Extended Validation.

In simple terms:

QuickSSL Premium → DV: fast domain validation and HTTPS protection.

TrueBusinessID → OV: HTTPS protection plus verified organisational identity.

TrueBusinessID with EV → EV: the highest level of organisational identity verification.

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SSL automation with GeoTrust

As SSL/TLS certificate validity periods become shorter, manually tracking certificate issuance, installation and renewal becomes increasingly impractical.

GeoTrust supports automated SSL certificate management, helping reduce manual administration and the risk of certificate expiration.

Automation can simplify certificate deployment and renewal, particularly for organisations managing multiple websites, domains or servers.

For larger certificate environments, using automated certificate lifecycle management can significantly reduce the operational workload associated with maintaining HTTPS protection.

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Buy GeoTrust SSL certificates from EuroSSL

At EuroSSL, you can choose from a wide range of GeoTrust SSL certificates for websites, businesses and more complex online infrastructures.

By purchasing your GeoTrust certificate from EuroSSL, you benefit from:

• Competitive SSL certificate pricing
• DV, OV and EV validation options
• Single Domain, Wildcard and Multi-Domain solutions
• Assistance with certificate validation
• Support with CSR generation and certificate installation
• SSL automation options
• Specialist SSL/TLS support

Compare the available GeoTrust SSL certificates above and choose the combination of validation level and domain coverage that best fits your requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions about GeoTrust SSL Certificates

Is GeoTrust still a Certificate Authority?

Yes. GeoTrust remains an active and recognised SSL/TLS certificate brand and is powered by DigiCert.

GeoTrust certificates use DigiCert’s certificate technology and infrastructure while retaining the GeoTrust brand and product families.

Is GeoTrust the same as DigiCert?

Not exactly. GeoTrust is a distinct SSL/TLS certificate brand within the DigiCert ecosystem.

Products continue to be offered under the GeoTrust name, while DigiCert provides the underlying certificate technology and infrastructure.

Why do I see DigiCert when using a GeoTrust certificate?

GeoTrust certificates are powered by DigiCert, so it is normal to encounter DigiCert technology or services during certificate validation, issuance and management.

What is GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium?

GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium is a Domain Validated (DV) SSL certificate designed to provide fast HTTPS protection without requiring organisation verification.

It is suitable for websites where encryption and proof of domain control are the primary requirements.

What is GeoTrust TrueBusinessID?

GeoTrust TrueBusinessID is the GeoTrust certificate family designed for businesses that require organisational identity validation in addition to HTTPS encryption.

TrueBusinessID is available with Organisation Validation (OV), while TrueBusinessID with EV provides the higher Extended Validation level.

Does GeoTrust offer Wildcard SSL certificates?

Yes. GeoTrust offers Wildcard protection for websites that need to secure multiple first-level subdomains under the same domain.

Wildcard options are available with DV and OV validation.

Can GeoTrust SSL certificates protect multiple domains?

Yes. GeoTrust Multi-Domain SSL certificates can protect multiple domains and hostnames using Subject Alternative Names (SANs).

This can simplify certificate management for organisations operating several websites or online services.

Can I automate GeoTrust SSL certificates?

Yes. GeoTrust supports SSL certificate automation, including solutions based on the ACME protocol.

Automation can help manage certificate issuance, installation and renewal while reducing the risk of service interruptions caused by expired certificates.

Are GeoTrust SSL certificates compatible with modern browsers?

Yes. GeoTrust certificates are designed for broad compatibility with major modern browsers, operating systems and mobile devices.

Correct installation of the certificate and its intermediate certificate chain remains important for ensuring maximum compatibility.

Which GeoTrust SSL certificate should I choose?

Choose GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium / DV if you primarily need fast HTTPS encryption and domain validation.

Choose GeoTrust TrueBusinessID / OV if you also want the organisation behind the website to be verified.

Choose GeoTrust TrueBusinessID with EV when you require the highest level of organisational identity validation.

If you need to protect multiple subdomains or several different domains, consider the corresponding Wildcard or Multi-Domain configuration.