FAQs
How do I complete domain validation using http/http(s) method?
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Overview:
This article provides a step-by-step guideline for http/http(s) based DCV.
Note:
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IP address DCV can be completed only by using HTTP/HTTPS CSR Hash method.
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This method cannot be used for validating certificates with Wildcard Domain names.
Pre-requisites:
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Each host name that should be included on the certificate should have a webservice (Port: 80 or 443) running on it.
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The service should be accessible in any geo-location without any restrictions.
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MD5 and SHA-256 hash values of CSR required for creating the txt file. (optional: unique value provided by Sectigo) These values can be found while submitting the request while choosing the DCV.
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Access to Sectigo validation manager.
Steps to follow:
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If you have ordered your certificate from sectigo.com, The hash values are calculated and displayed through the Sectigo web interface after completing Setup.
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If you have ordered your certificate through different channel, Find the Validation Manager link in your order confirmation email.
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The file should be named in the below format:
<MD5 hash>.txt and placed in the /.well-known/pki-validation directory of the HTTP server, like below:
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Text file is to be created, containing the SHA-256 hash and the domain ‘sectigo.com’ on the next line, <uniqueValue> should be added in the 3rd line
c9c863405fe7675a3988b97664ea6baf442019e4e52fa335f406f7c5f26cf14f
sectigo.com
[<uniqueValue>.]
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Click on “CHECK STATUS” button to redirect to a new webpage where you can find the Values for Domain Control Validation.
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Click on “Show Alternative DCV information” to find the CSR Hashs and formatted CNAME record, HTTP text file values .
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Click on HTTP CSR HASH tab to see the HTTP text values to be created on website hosting server.
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