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Thawte SSL Certificates review

#6 of 34 in SSL Certificate Providers

A paid certificate range covering DV, OV, EV, wildcard, and multi-domain needs.

8.8/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Thawte SSL Certificates provide TLS/SSL certificates that encrypt data exchanged between websites and browsers while verifying website identity. The range serves businesses and organizations of different sizes, from small companies to mid-market and enterprise teams. Buyers can choose Domain Validation (DV), Organization Validation (OV), or Extended Validation (EV), with standard-domain, wildcard, and multi-domain options available across the product range.

The paid lineup is organized by validation level and domain scope. Thawte SSL 123 - DV covers either a single primary domain or a primary domain and its subdomains, with unlimited certificate issuance and replacement, a Trusted Site Seal, and DigiCert CertCentral management. Thawte SSL Webserver - OV adds organization validation in standard-domain and wildcard variants; the wildcard plan covers multiple subdomains. Thawte SSL Webserver - EV provides extended validation and extensive company validation. Purchases use a 12-month auto-renewing subscription structure, and the published plans show per-domain pricing.

Management and operational coverage are central strengths. CertCentral provides a portal for certificate administration on applicable plans, while reissue and replacement capabilities help handle certificate changes. Email and phone support are available, and cloud deployment suits teams managing website certificates remotely. The range is broad enough for organizations that need different validation levels or wildcard coverage, but buyers wanting a free certificate plan, on-premises deployment, or an EV wildcard should consider another provider. Thawte is a sensible fit when identity assurance, domain flexibility, and centralized certificate administration matter more than a free or self-hosted model.

Thawte SSL Certificates pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • DV, OV, and EV validation levels
    • Wildcard and multi-domain certificate options
    • CertCentral portal with reissue and replacement support
  • Where it doesn't
    • No free certificate plan
    • Listed EV plan covers a standard domain only
    • Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements

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