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Click switch to enter the enrollment process, then choose yes under competitive replacement. We'll replace a Comodo, Go Daddy, or GlobalSign SSL certificate with a FREE RapidSSL® Certificate for the validity period of your choice.

RapidSSL Certificate Features

Fast Issuance and easy install
99+% browser support
Up to 256-bit SSL encryption
Free reissues
Free support by web and email
$10,000 warranty
FREE for one year or more

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Competitive Replacement Details

No strings attached, it's your choice: replace any Comodo, Go Daddy, or GlobalSign SSL Certificate on any fully qualified domain for any validity period.

Here's how it works: When you submit your order, we will connect to your server and validate that you have a current active competitive certificate for the same fully qualified domain name. If we cannot connect to your server, you may provide the certificate during enrollment.

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What is domain control validation?

RapidSSL will confirm domain control by sending an email to the administrator listed with the registrar for the domain. In addition to validation by email, you will be asked to provide a telephone number where you can be reached immediately after submitting your enrollment. If everything checks out, the SSL certificate is issued.

What is encryption and why are there different levels?

Encryption is a mathematical process of coding and decoding information. The number of bits (40-bit, 56-bit, 128-bit, 256-bit) tells you the size of the key. Like a longer password, a larger key has more possible combinations. When an encrypted session is established, the encryption level is determined by the capability of the web browser, SSL certificate, web server, and client computer operating system.

How do web site visitors know if a web site is using SSL?

When a browser connects to a secure site it retrieves the site's SSL certificate and checks that it has not expired, that it has been issued by a Certificate Authority the browser trusts and that it is being used by the web site for which it has been issued. If it fails any one of these checks, the browser will display a warning to the end user. If it succeeds, several security indicators are built into modern browsers to indicate that SSL is enabled.

The beginning of the URL or web address changes from http:// to https://
A padlock on the browser window changes from open to closed
The address bar will turn green and display the name of the web site owner when connecting to a web site protected by an Extended Validation SSL certificate.

In addition, a trust mark such as the RapidSSL site seal may be added to web pages on a secure site.