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Of course they do. Let's Encrypt provides DV (Domain Validation). Not OV (Organization Validation). Obviously .dev is intended for software development and mo
by henvic 8y ago
Of course they do.
Let's Encrypt provides DV (Domain Validation). Not OV (Organization Validation).
Obviously .dev is intended for software development and most domains there would probably be using DV only so this might not apply to it, though.
- kortilla 8y agoOV is useless. No consumers look at it. It’s just a sad attempt for CAs to trick people into paying for something they don’t need.
- henvic 8y agoDo you even use Amazon or Internet banking? It might sound useless for those who doesn't know what it is. However, for those who does it is very useful and getting more useful. Browsers might (if not yet, coming soon to you) raise red flags if you try to use a website whose certificate was signed by a rogue CA that, according to DNS instructions, shouldn't be able to do so for that domain. Browsers might demand OV from high profile websites in theory. etc, etc, etc. Maybe we are
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- Aeolun 8y agoSeeing the organisation name next to the lock icon definitely gives me an extra layer of warm and fuzzy feelings. I’d say it has some value for those that can pay for it.
- Ayesh 8y agoYou are talking about EV certificates. OV-validated certificates require (the best case) the user to click on the padlock icon to reveal more information about the certificate.