Extended Validation Certificate

An Extended Validation Certificate (EV) is a public key certificate that proves the legal entity controlling a web site or software package. Obtaining an EV certificate requires verification of the requesting entity's identity by a certificate authority (CA). EV certificates are used when establishing HTTPS connections between web browsers and web servers. Web browsers show the verified legal identity prominently in their user interface, either before, or instead of, the domain name. EV certificates can also be used during software installation: the verified legal identity is displayed to the user by the operating system (e.g., Microsoft Windows) before proceeding with the installation.

Extended Validation Certificate

An Extended Validation Certificate (EV) is a public key certificate that proves the legal entity controlling a web site or software package. Obtaining an EV certificate requires verification of the requesting entity's identity by a certificate authority (CA). EV certificates are used when establishing HTTPS connections between web browsers and web servers. Web browsers show the verified legal identity prominently in their user interface, either before, or instead of, the domain name. EV certificates can also be used during software installation: the verified legal identity is displayed to the user by the operating system (e.g., Microsoft Windows) before proceeding with the installation.