How to Apply for a Free GeoTrust DV SSL Certificate on Tencent Cloud

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Published·Jul 22, 2016Modified·Jun 21, 2017

Recently, Tencent Cloud introduced a new SSL certificate management feature, allowing users to apply for a free GeoTrust DV SSL certificate. DV SSL (Domain Validation SSL) verifies domain ownership to ensure secure data transmission between customers and websites, preventing unauthorized data theft and guaranteeing transaction security and integrity. The certificate is issued by GeoTrust, a digital certificate authority, and provided through the proxy of AsiaCert.

1. Apply for the Certificate

Visit the following address and log in to your account to follow the screenshots for application:

https://console.qcloud.com/ssl

Application Interface

Certificate Options

Domain Entry

2. Verify Domain Ownership

You can choose between DNS or email verification. In this guide, email verification is selected.

Verification Method

Email Verification Option

After a short wait, a confirmation link will be sent to your administrator's email. Please check your inbox and click the link to confirm.

Email Confirmation

3. Download the Certificate

Typically, within a few minutes, Tencent will send an email and SMS notification confirming that your certificate has been approved. Download the certificate to your local machine or refer to the Certificate Installation Guide for deployment instructions.

4. Summary

Currently, more and more providers offer free SSL certificates, such as Let's Encrypt and StartSSL internationally, and Wotone Free SSL domestically. HTTPS has become a popular trend. If your website does not yet use it, apply now.