Domain Verification Process - DNS Verification

Mar 4, 2026

Domain Verification Process - DNS Verification

DNS Verification

This method is ideal for customers who can easily modify DNS records. N

This method is applicable to:

• Issuance of DomainSSL (DV) and AlphaSSL certificates
• Adding SANs to CloudSSL certificates 
• Adding OV and EV domains to you mSSL account
• Domain self-validation process for Partner and Retail OV and EV SSL Certificates

CA/B Forum Changes

The CA/B Forum has specified that a DNS Tag can be used for a maximum of 30 days only, after which, you need to cancel and reorder the certificate. 

Guidelines

1. Upon submission of your order you will be provided with a link to their order-specific Domain Verification Page (DVP) where the domain validations can be performed. Click the link to open the DVP. 
   
   You can find the DVP link on the following channels: 
   • Shown in the order acknowledgement window upon submission of order. 
   
   
   
   • Sent to your email as part of the order acknowledgement email.
   
   • View it in GCC via Search Order History > Enter Order Number or click Search to view all orders > Click the order number > Scroll to the bottom and click the Domain Verification Page link under SANs Options. 
   
   
   
   • Available via the GCC SSL APIs.

   IMPORTANT: If you are still unable to locate the DVP, contact support for assistance and to send you your unique DVP URL. For questions and clarifications about the information presented here, please contact your Account Representative.

2. In the DVP, you can find your order and organization information, as well as the unique Domain Verification Code (DVC) and the list of all SANs in your order. Click the dropdown and select the domain verification method you prefer for your SAN. 

   INFORMATION: For each SAN in the table, you can select one of the domain validation methods listed. In the event that the domain was recently verified for the same Organization (same Applicant), the domain validation of the prior order will be re-used and the domain will appear as already approved.

3. Select DNS in the Method dropdown, then click Verify to open a pop-up window.
   
   

4. Copy the DVC from the pop-up page, then open a new browser page and go to the DNS provider.
   
   

5. Add a TXT type DNS record and enter your common name, then paste the DVC in the Value field. 
   Note: This is an example of a DNS Manager page. The user interface may be different depending on the Domain Manager. 
   
   

6. Once approved, an email will be sent to you confirming the order has been completed with the details of your certificate and a link to complete the verification.