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Installation Instructions for SSL Certificates

Article ID:    AR212
Version:    23.0
Published:    November 14, 2007
Updated:    June 02, 2008

Description

VeriSign offers multiple types of SSL Certificates that may include Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) and Extended Validation (EV) SSL options for the strongest levels of encryption and authentication respectively. 
 
The following information provides installation instructions for the SSL certificates listed below:
 
Secure Site
Secure Site Pro
Secure Site with Extended Validation
Secure Site Pro with Extended Validation
Financial SSL Certificate for OFX 
 
Intermediate Certification Authority (CA) Certificates 
 
Note:  Customers using Microsoft IIS 5.0 or 6.0 servers do not require Intermediate CA Certificate installation. 
 
As of April 2006, all SSL certificates purchased through the VeriSign Web site require the installation of an Intermediate Certificate Authority (CA) Certificate. The SSL certificates are signed by an Intermediate CA using a two-tier hierarchy (also known as trust chain) which enhances the security of your SSL certificates.