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generate ssl certificate that will work on multiple domain names on the same ip address

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one ssl certificate,
multiple domains

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2009-10-27 at 20:29:02ID24849650
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Secure Socket Layer (SSL) & HTTPS

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by: b0lsc0ttPosted on 2009-10-27 at 20:50:55ID: 25679825

You can't.  A key to the certificate is the domain name.  That is where the security and trust is placed.  Each domain would need their own certificate.  If this is a hosted server you might consider providing a single domain that processes for other domains.  The customers would need to understand this is how the original company processes their payments or they won't trust it.  It would be a way to do it though.

Let me know if you have a question.

bol

 

by: b0lsc0ttPosted on 2009-10-27 at 20:57:42ID: 25679844

By the way ... I notice you have a large number of questions open.  Also I have noticed in other questions I have responded in that you did not really respond, even when it was closed.  Please make sure you are asking clear questions and then participating with the experts.

Also you might consider what you are asking.  For example the last 3 questions you have asked are very similar, especially in the title.  That can make experts stay away because they think, at least after a quick glance, the questions are duplicates.

Just some friendly suggestions that I hope will help, especially since you are new here.  Keep in mind the participation of the Asker with the experts is one of the things they find most rewarding about helping; they are all volunteers and points are just points. :)  I hope this helps and is useful to you.

bol

 

by: gnarlysagePosted on 2009-10-28 at 01:14:50ID: 25680827

You can - This is frequently called a Multi Domain Certificate - and also UCC Certificates (Unified Communication Certificate).

Godaddy http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/ssl/ssl.asp?ci=9039

 

by: b0lsc0ttPosted on 2009-10-28 at 08:51:30ID: 25684625

The "Multi Domain Cert" may be an option but be careful and read the details.  They have some limitations or suggested limitations.  Since it seemed you wanted one cert for a number of completely unrelated sites I believe you will find that cert won't work.

bol

 

by: rgb192Posted on 2009-10-28 at 10:30:59ID: 25685916

>>They have some limitations or suggested limitations.
What are the limitations.

 

by: b0lsc0ttPosted on 2009-10-28 at 12:06:12ID: 25686978

Take a look at the question mark on the GoDaddy link next to the Multi-domain option.  The pop up that appears seems to have a limitation but isn't really detailed or specific.  You could look at http://www.geocerts.com/ssl/tbidmd and the FAQ section on the right side for another provider's details.

The details of the domains, their owners, and how you want to use it are key.  As I understood this you would basically be like a web host provider with completely different, unrelated domains hosted on a single server.  If so it doesn't make sense you would find a certificate that would "sign" all of those for one small price.  Each is a different company and basically needs its own.  My suggestion of a 3rd party would be a way around it if acceptable to the clients and their visitors.  You might also be able to offer discounted prices if you would be selling a number but they usually each need to register.  Of course this does all assume the domain owners want their info to show in the certificate info.  I definitely am not trying to say there isn't a product like what you asked about.  The expert was right to mention it.  Its use just seems to be different from what I believe you are thinking or intending to do.

I hope this helps but you can always clarify with the certificate authority to get details or clarification.

bol

 

by: rgb192Posted on 2009-10-30 at 07:58:34ID: 31646782

now I know the difference between ssl certs

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