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Domain Control Validation DCV
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How to complete DCV using the CNAME method
Updated on May 29, 2026
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Create and verify a CNAME record on your public DNS so Sectigo can confirm domain control for a DV certificate.
How to Create a DNS BIMI record
Updated on November 12, 2025
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How to Create a DNS BIMI record
VMC and CMC Certificates Validation
Updated on November 12, 2025
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Legal Existence for VMC/CMC
VMC and CMC Certificates - Eligibility Requirements
Updated on November 12, 2025
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Minimum requirements for mark certificates
Replacement and Reissue of VMC and CMC Certificates
Updated on November 12, 2025
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Guidelines for replacement of VMC/CMC
Certificate Request and Approval Workflow for VMC and CMC
Updated on November 12, 2025
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Clarification about SA CRF for VMC/CMC
Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain
Updated on October 20, 2025
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Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain
How to create a .wellknown/pki-validation folder on a Windows IIS server
Updated on July 18, 2026
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions to manually create a .wellknown/pki-validation directory on a Windows server hosting IIS, so you can place a validation file (for example, sectigo.html) for HTTP-based domain or organization validation.
What is the impact of shorter certificate lifespans on Domain Control Validation (DCV) reuse and Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) domain pre‑validation?
Updated on July 4, 2026
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Learn how the new TLS/SSL certificate lifespan and DCV reuse limits affect SCM Enterprise users, and what to do before March 12, 2026 to avoid issuance disruption.
How to Complete Domain Control Validation (DCV) in SCM Pro
Updated on June 28, 2026
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This article explains how to complete DCV for a domain in SCM Pro using email, DNS, or HTTP/HTTPS validation.
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