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How to Check Domain Validation Status Using Validation Manager?

Updated on February 7, 2026

How to Check Domain Validation Status Using Validation Manager?

Overview

When you purchase an SSL/TLS certificate from Sectigo, your domain must complete Domain Validation (DV) before the certificate can be issued. The Validation Manager is Sectigo’s online tool that allows you to view and manage the validation status of your domains in one place.

This article explains how Sectigo eCommerce customers can easily check the Domain Validation status using the Validation Manager.

Audience: For Sectigo eCommerce Customers

What Is Domain Validation?

Domain Validation (DV) confirms that you control the domain name for which the SSL certificate is being issued. Until DV is completed successfully, Sectigo cannot issue your certificate.

What Is the Validation Manager?

The Validation Manager is a centralized part of Sectigo Portal provided by Sectigo that allows you to:

View the validation status
Track pending or expired validations
Troubleshoot validation issues

Prerequisites

Before you proceed, ensure the following:

You are a Sectigo eCommerce customer
You have access to the Sectigo portal.

Step‑by‑Step: Check Domain Validation Status

Step 1: Log in to Sectigo portal

Go to the Sectigo portal login page.
Log in using your registered username and password.
Go to My Products in your Sectigo portal to view all the certificate orders associated with your account.
Locate the order item you want to review.
Once you have located the order details, click Check Status to see the current progress and any actions required.

Step 2: Review the Domain Validation Status

Finally, open the Validation Manager, where you can view the Domain Validation (DV) status, validation method, and any pending steps needed to complete the process.

The Validation Manager may display any of the following domain validation statuses:

Status	Description
Not Applicable	Domain Control Validation is not required for this request. This occurs when the product does not need DCV, the domain is validated through another workflow, or validation is handled automatically. No action is required from the user.
Action Required	User action is necessary to continue the DCV process. This may include approving a validation email, adding/correcting a DNS TXT record, or uploading the required file for file‑based validation. Validation cannot proceed until the required action is completed.
Completed	DCV has been fully and successfully completed. Domain control has been verified, and the certificate can now be issued or re-issued. The validation may also be reusable until its expiration. No further action is needed unless it is nearing expiration.
InProgress	The validation process has started and Sectigo is actively checking the selected validation method (email, DNS, or file‑based). Automated processing is underway, though issues may still require user attention if detected.