To purchase an SSL certificate, you must have to pass through the SSL activation and authentication process. The process requires some actions from your end as below.
Generate CSR – You must generate CSR on your server by submitting valid information. CA (certificate authority) will issue your certificate based on your provided information in CSR.
WHOIS Record – CA will verify your provided details along with the WHOIS details to confirm domain ownership. Therefore, make sure that your business name, address, and other information should be public and should match your given details. Sometimes CA will follow a file-based or email verification process to confirm your right to the domain.
Business Documents – If you are obtaining an OV SSL or EV SSL certificate, you will need to provide some organizational documents through the verification process that prove your organization’s credibility.