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# Phase 1 Steps

## Applying DV Certificate in a nutshell involves below steps

**Step 1: Choose Product & Validity**

* Select the DV SSL/TLS certificate variant you require (Single Domain, Wildcard, Multi-Domain/UCC, etc.).
* Choose the validity period or subscription coverage as applicable.

**Step 2: Certificate Signing Request (CSR)**

* Upload the CSR file.
* Paste the CSR content manually.
* Or skip the CSR and submit it later.

**Step 3: Requestor Information**

* Enter the certificate requestor's details:
  * Name
  * Email Address
  * Mobile Number
  * Designation
* These details will be used for order-related communications.

**Step 4: Certificate Information**

* Enter the domain name(s) to be secured.
* Add SANs (Subject Alternative Names) if required.
* Review the certificate details before proceeding.

**Step 5: Additional Information (Optional)**

* Add reporting tags for tracking and reporting.
* Enter order remarks or internal references.
* Configure auto-renewal preferences.
* Add technical contact information if required.
* Add additional email recipients for notifications.
* Complete any custom fields configured by the administrator.

**Step 6: Order Summary & Payment**

* Review all order details.
* Verify certificate information and payment details.
* Submit payment.
* The order is successfully created and submitted for processing.