This document describes how to select a proper domain validation method when you apply for a certificate or add a domain in the SSL Certificate Service console.
Domain validation method
SSL Certificate Service supports the following domain validation methods:
Verification method | Use Cases | Usage Limits |
You can select automatic DNS addition for the required domain ownership verification when you apply for an SSL certificate. | You must use a DNSPod domain. | |
You can select DNS validation for the required domain ownership verification when you apply for an SSL certificate. | You need to have the DNS permission for the domain. This is applicable to domains resolved on any platform. | |
You can select file validation for the required domain ownership verification when you apply for an SSL certificate. | This process is complex and requires a basic knowledge of website development. | |
This method is only applicable for multi-year international standard certificates. For more details, please refer to Multi-year International Standard Certificates. | You need to have the DNS permission for the domain. | |
This method is only applicable for multi-year international standard certificates. For more details, please refer to Multi-year International Standard Certificates. | This process is complex and requires a basic knowledge of website development. Wildcard domains are not supported. |