Step 1 - Choose Product & Validity

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Click on the 'New Certificate' button at left top corner of Navigation menu. This is the first screen of the certificate application wizard. It is where you tell CERTInext which type of certificate you want and for how long.

How to Get Here

1. Log in to CERTInext (certinext.io).

2. Click the NEW CERTIFICATE button in the dark sidebar on the left.

3. The screen titled 'Certificates :: New Request' opens.

4. The left panel shows all 6 steps. You begin at Step 1: Choose Product & Validity.

Fields on This Screen

Group

• Represents the account and organization in CERTInext that will own the certificate and be billed for it.

• The field is automatically populated based on your account configuration.

• Verify that the correct organization or group is displayed.

• This field cannot be modified by the user.

CA Source

• Specifies the Certificate Authority (CA) that will issue the certificate.

• Select emSign from the CA Source dropdown.

• emSign is the publicly trusted CA operated by eMudhra.

Certificate Type

• Defines the broad category of certificate being requested.

• Select SSL/TLS Certificates from the Certificate Type dropdown.

Product

• Determines the specific SSL/TLS certificate variant.

• Choose the product that best matches your requirement, such as:

  • DV Single Domain

  • DV Wildcard

  • DV Multi-Domain (UCC)

  • DV Wildcard Multi-Domain (UCC)

• Refer to the product comparison section if needed before making a selection.

Subscription For

• Defines the coverage period for the certificate subscription.

• Select one of the available options:

  • 1 Year

  • 2 Years

  • 3 Years

• Most customers choose a 1-year subscription.

• Publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates can only be issued with a maximum certificate validity of 1 year.

• If a 2-year or 3-year subscription is selected, the certificate will be reissued annually while the subscription remains active.

• The subscription payment covers the entire selected period.

Number of Domains (Applicable for UCC Products Only)

• Displayed only when a UCC (Multi-Domain) or Wildcard UCC product is selected.

• Determines how many domain names or SANs (Subject Alternative Names) will be included in the certificate.

• Select the total number of domains required.

• The base product typically includes up to 4 domains.

• Additional domains can be added at an extra cost.

• Plan SAN requirements in advance to simplify certificate management.

Cost

• Displays the calculated certificate price based on the selected options.

• Pricing updates automatically when products, validity periods, or domain counts are changed.

• Review the displayed amount before proceeding.

• Any applicable taxes (such as Local Tax) will be calculated and shown during the Order Summary and Payment stage.

Variant Differences - What to Select as 'Product'

Your Situation	Select This Product
Securing one specific domain only (e.g., www.mybusiness.com)	DV SSL Certificate
Securing all subdomains of one domain (e.g., *.mybusiness.com)	DV SSL Certificate Wildcard
Securing multiple different domains in one certificate	DV SSL Certificate UCC
Securing multiple wildcard domains in one certificate	DV SSL Certificate Wildcard UCC

Choose the one applicable to your scenario based on the above description.

The Blue Information Box

When you select any DV product, a blue information panel appears at the bottom of the screen. It summarises what the product covers. Key details shown for all DV variants:

• Domain Validation - automated and fast (no company identity check required)

• Fully Automated & Instant Approval - issuance typically within minutes

• Unlimited Server Licences - install on as many servers as you need

• Strongest SHA2 & ECC Encryption supported

• Major Browser & Mobile Device Compatibility

• Automatic renewal reminders and early renewal options

📌 InCommon Note

Under 'Subscription For', you will see the same 1/2/3 year options. InCommon institutional agreements typically issue DV certificates for 30 days / 90 days / 199 days at a time, in line with CA/Browser Forum rules. Even if your InCommon contract runs for multiple years, each individual certificate is issued for a maximum of 30 days / 90 days / 199 days respectively and must be renewed accordingly. The auto-renew feature (set in Step 5) handles this automatically.

When done, click the Next button at the bottom right.