Thawte SSL — One of the Oldest Authorities
A name known since 1995 and the full set of coverage formats. CA warranty — from $500 000
Buy Thawte for 33,90 €
Thawte is one of the first certificate authorities on the internet: it has been working since 1995 and has belonged to DigiCert since 2017, issuing on its infrastructure. The catalogue holds 9 items in three lines: SSL123 — domain validation in 5–15 minutes and a $500,000 warranty, high for that class; SSL Web Server — organization validation in 1–3 business days and $1,250,000; SSL Web Server with EV — extended validation in 3–5 business days and $1,500,000. Wildcard and multi-domain wildcard versions are available, and the FLEX versions let you mix plain domains and subdomain masks inside one certificate. The price starts at €33.90 a year.
The main Thawte certificates
Fast DV, an organization check and extended validation
Thawte SSL123
| Domain validation, issued in 5–15 minutes |
| One domain and its www |
| CA warranty $500 000 |
| Free reissues, unlimited servers |
Thawte SSL Web Server
| Organization validation, issued in 1–3 business days |
| One domain and its www |
| CA warranty $1 250 000 |
| Free reissues, unlimited servers |
Thawte SSL Web Server with EV
| Extended validation, issued in 3–5 business days |
| One domain and its www |
| CA warranty $1 500 000 |
| Free reissues, unlimited servers |
Price per year. Thawte belongs to DigiCert and is issued on its infrastructure.
All Thawte certificates
9 products: SSL123, Web Server, EV and wildcard
| Certificate | Validation and issuance | What it secures | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thawte SSL123 Thawte |
Domain validation, issued in 5–15 minutes | One domain and its www | $500 000 |
€33.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte SSL123 (FLEX) Thawte |
Domain validation, issued in 5–15 minutes | One domain and its www | $500 000 |
€33.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte SSL Web Server (Flex) Thawte |
Organization validation, issued in 1–3 business days | One domain and its www | $1 250 000 |
€81.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte SSL Web Server Thawte |
Organization validation, issued in 1–3 business days | One domain and its www | $1 250 000 |
€81.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte SSL Web Server with EV (FLEX) Thawte |
Extended validation, issued in 3–5 business days | One domain and its www | $1 500 000 |
€174.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte SSL Web Server with EV Thawte |
Extended validation, issued in 3–5 business days | One domain and its www | $1 500 000 |
€174.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte SSL123 Wildcard Thawte |
Domain validation, issued in 5–15 minutes | The domain and every subdomain (*.example.com) | $500 000 |
€222.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte Wildcard SSL Thawte |
Organization validation, issued in 1–3 business days | The domain and every subdomain (*.example.com) | $1 250 000 |
€323.9
per year | Order |
| Thawte SSL Web Server Multi-Domain Wildcard Thawte |
Organization validation, issued in 1–3 business days | 2 domains with their subdomains, more can be added | $1 250 000 |
€527.9
per year | Order |
The FLEX versions let you put both domains and subdomain masks into one certificate.
The Thawte product lines
Three families and what each is for
SSL123
A DV certificate validated in minutes with a $500,000 warranty — high for this class of certificate.
SSL Web Server
Organization validation with a $1,250,000 warranty. The classic choice for corporate websites.
SSL Web Server with EV
Extended validation of the legal entity and a $1,500,000 warranty at a price below the premium EV lines.
What Thawte is known for
One of the first certificate authorities on the internet, operating since 1995. Today it is part of DigiCert but has kept its own product lines and its reputation.
- A high warranty already in the DV line — $500,000.
- The full set of formats: single-domain, wildcard and multi-domain wildcard.
- A name recognised in the corporate segment for decades.
- The same issuance infrastructure as DigiCert, so validation is fast.
Which one to take
A guide by task:
- Switch HTTPS on quickly — SSL123, domain validation in minutes.
- A company website — SSL Web Server with organization validation.
- Many subdomains — Thawte Wildcard SSL.
- Domains and subdomains together — SSL Web Server Multi-Domain Wildcard.
Frequently asked questions about Thawte
The brand, the lines and compatibility
DigiCert — the brand came to it together with the Symantec Website Security business in 2017.
A $500,000 warranty and the brand name: the domain validation itself is the same as in cheaper lines.
The main Thawte OV line: the company is validated, its name goes into the certificate, and the warranty is $1,250,000.
Yes, Thawte Wildcard SSL with organization validation and SSL123 Wildcard with domain validation.
No: industry rules forbid extended validation on a mask. For subdomains you take an OV wildcard.
SSL123 takes 5–15 minutes, SSL Web Server 1–3 business days and the EV version 3–5 business days.
A flexible line: one certificate can hold both individual domains and subdomain masks.
Yes, the roots have long been in the trust stores — compatibility matches the other DigiCert brands.