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Introduction

Domain verification is a crucial step in establishing your website’s credibility and securing online transactions. GlobalSign, as a trusted Certificate Authority (CA), offers domain verification as a part of its SSL certificate issuance process. Email verification is one of the most straightforward methods GlobalSign uses to verify domain ownership. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of completing domain verification through HTTP.

Prerequisites

• Access to your GlobalSign account.
• The domain you wish to verify should already be registered and you should have administrative rights over it.
• Access to web files of the domain.

Detailed Steps for Email Verification

Step 1: Select HTTP Verification

• Select HTTP verification and click Continue.

Step 2: Confirm Details

• Review the details. After that, tick the I agree to the Subscriber Agreement and click Complete.

Step 3: Certificate Application Completed

• The Certificate Application completed and an email sent to your inbox.

Step 4: Install this meta tag in the website

• You can find a meta tag in the email. Follow the guide to install the meta tag in your website. After the meta tag added, click the hyperlink in the email to verify the domain.

Step 5: Domain verification completed

• Email verification is now complete. You will receive the SSL certificate email in your Inbox (the email account you entered when generating the CSR).

Refer to this KB for the subsequent steps in installing an SSL certificate in Direct Admin (Evolution Skin): https://www.ipserverone.info/knowledge-base/how-to-install-ssl-certificates-in-directadmin-evolution-skin/

Conclusion

Completing domain verification through HTTP with GlobalSign is a critical step in securing your website and its communications. By following the detailed steps provided in this guide, you can swiftly verify your domain, paving the way for the issuance of your SSL certificate. This process not only enhances your website’s security but also builds trust with your visitors.

For additional assistance or if you encounter any issues, please contact our support team at support@ipserverone.com.