When your Otsan SSL certificate is issued, you will receive an email to let you know. The next step depends on where your site is hosted and the chosen options. 

If you have chosen a hosting plan that includes an SSL certificate it will be installed for you.

A SSL certificate (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security measure that allow a website to switch from HTTP to HTTPS encryption, which protects the exchange of valuable information.

An SSL certificate on your website provides trust to your visitors and keeps there data safe. This is especially important if a customer needs to make purchases and entering any financial information.

There are three types of SSL certificates, GoDaddy offers them all, each with varying levels of security. Understanding what kind of SSL certificate is important when doing anything involving personal user data.

• Domain validated (DV) SSL certificate. DV certificates verify the owner of the site. The Certificate Authority sends an email to the website’s registered email address to verify its identity. No detailed information about the company is required, and the DV Certificate is the easiest to obtain. 
• Organizationally validated (OV) SSL certificate. The Certificate Authority is required to validate the organization, physical location address and the website’s domain name. The process takes about 2-3 days. OV certificates have a moderate level of trust and are fine for public-facing websites with lower-level transactions.
• Extended validation (EV) SSL certificate. This is the SSL certificate with the highest level of security and is ideal for sites that deal with sensitive information. Before issuing an EV SSL certificate, the Certificate Authority thoroughly reviews the applicant; The review process entails examination of corporate documents, confirmation of identity, and verifies relevant information through a third-party database.