> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.certinext.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.certinext.io/documentation/certificate-lifecycle-management/ordering-a-certificate/as-a-customer/ordering-ev-public-trust-certificates/phase-2-steps-via-email-and-emsign.md).

# Phase 2 Steps (via email & emSign)

After payment, your order enters a multi-step verification and issuance workflow. For EV certificates, the CA must verify your identity, organization, domain ownership, and organizational authority before issuing the certificate. Most steps require action from you or your authorized signatories.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><p><strong>ℹ INFO</strong></p><p><strong>Two portals are involved</strong></p><p>1. <strong>CERTInext (certinext.io)</strong> - where you placed your order. Use it to track order status.</p><p>2. <strong>emSign Subscriber Portal</strong> - where you and your authorized signatories complete all verification steps.</p><p>The emSign portal link is sent to you in the order confirmation email and is also accessible via CERTInext > Certificates > Orders > your order > Track Order Status.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Use the sub-pages below to follow each verification step in sequence:

•       Order Confirmation - what you see in CERTInext immediately after payment and the confirmation email you receive.

•       Order Tracking - how to access and read the emSign Subscriber Portal and its Order Actions.

•       Submit CSR - how to submit your CSR if you skipped it during application.

•       Certificate Requester Verification - how the Organization Representative confirms their certificate request.

•       Subscriber Agreement - how the Contract Signer electronically signs the Subscriber Agreement.

•       EV Certificate Request Approval - how the Certificate Approver gives formal authorization.

•       Organization Verification - how the CA verifies your organization's legal existence.

•       Domain Verification - how to prove domain control via DNS TXT record.

•       Interim DV Certificate - the temporary certificate issued for EV SSL Certificate UCC after domain verification.

•       Certificate Download - how to download your issued certificate in the right format.

•       Order Fulfilled - the final state of your order in CERTInext.


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