Comodo Positive SSL
SSL & TLS certificates software
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$8.95 per year
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What is Comodo Positive SSL
Comodo Positive SSL is a domain-validated (DV) SSL/TLS certificate product used to enable HTTPS and encrypt data in transit for websites and web applications. It targets small businesses, site owners, and IT teams that need basic TLS certificates for one or more domains, often purchased through hosting providers and resellers. The product focuses on standard DV issuance and browser-trusted certificate chains rather than advanced validation types or enterprise lifecycle management.
Standard DV TLS coverage
Provides domain-validated SSL/TLS certificates suitable for enabling HTTPS on public-facing sites. DV issuance typically supports common validation methods such as email-based or DNS/HTTP-based domain control checks (depending on the issuing workflow). This fits straightforward use cases where organizational identity vetting is not required.
Broad reseller availability
Commonly sold via hosting companies and domain registrars, which can simplify procurement for customers already buying hosting or domains. This distribution model can reduce setup friction by bundling certificate purchase with hosting control panels. It also supports organizations that prefer purchasing through an existing vendor relationship.
Compatible with common servers
Works with standard TLS implementations used by popular web servers and load balancers when installed with the correct certificate chain. This makes it usable across typical Linux/Windows hosting environments and many managed hosting platforms. It supports the baseline requirement of browser trust for HTTPS when properly deployed.
Limited to DV assurance
As a DV certificate, it validates control of the domain but does not verify the legal entity behind the site. This may be insufficient for regulated use cases or customer-facing scenarios that require higher identity assurance. Organizations needing organization-validated or extended validation certificates must use different certificate types.
Lifecycle tooling depends on seller
Automation, renewal reminders, and deployment workflows often depend on the reseller portal or the customer’s own tooling rather than the certificate product itself. Compared with dedicated certificate lifecycle management platforms, this can increase operational effort at scale. Larger environments may need separate inventory, renewal, and policy controls.
Support experience varies by channel
Because the product is frequently purchased through third parties, support and troubleshooting may route through the reseller rather than a single centralized support path. This can complicate resolution when issues involve validation, reissuance, or installation. Service levels and response times can vary by provider.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $12.95 per year | Domain-validated (DV); single-domain certificate; 2048-bit signature key; up to 256-bit encryption; $50,000 warranty; unlimited server licenses; dynamic PositiveSSL TrustLogo. |
| 2 Years | $11.95 per year (when purchasing a 2-year package) | Same features as 1-year; offered as multi-year package with lower per-year cost. |
| 3 Years | $10.95 per year (when purchasing a 3-year package) | Same features as above; common discounted multi-year option. |
| 4 Years | $9.95 per year (when purchasing a 4-year package) | Same features; lower per-year price when purchased as a 4-year package. |
| 5 Years | $8.95 per year (when purchasing a 5-year package) | Same features; lowest per-year price shown for 5-year purchase. |
Seller details
Sectigo Limited
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
1998
Private
https://sectigo.com/
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