GlobalSign® Partners

VAR Partner Program

On-demand, on-site deployment of SSL Certificates for your customers.

VAR Partners deliver the highest value to their customers by incorporating easy, on-site access to GlobalSign security solutions. Easy to use web based portals ensure VARs can easily solve customer SSL issues and provide value-add SSL services via the cost effective and highly secure range of GlobalSign SSL Certificates.

Partner with GlobalSign for your customer's SSL and:

Get on-demand, on-site access to deploying and managing your customer's SSL
Get a new revenue stream / augment existing revenue streams
Maximize the revenue from each customer
Offer a more competitive and complete value-add service
Stop missing out on lost revenue from buying your customer's SSL from retail sites

Why Choose GlobalSign SSL for your SSL customers?

GlobalSign SSL Certificate Features
Perhaps the most feature packed, high value SSL Certificate available today. By combining all the features of a premium priced SSL Certificate at a cost-effective price, GlobalSign SSL Certificates sell themselves!
- Instantly issued, traditionally vetted and Extended Validation SSL
- Multi-domain solutions ideal for Microsoft Exchange and Office Communications Server
- 2048 bit future proof THE STRONGEST ROOT CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE TODAY In 1998, GlobalSign had the foresight to create a strong Root Certificate by using 2048 bit RSA keys. This makes the GlobalSign Root Certificate the most widely distributed Certification Authority to already meet the NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) recommendation that from 2011 onwards all cryptographic keys should be 2048 bit in strength. Anything less than 2048 bit will most likely be deemed insecure, which has prompted the CA/Browser Forum to insist that all Extended Validation SSL Certificates are to be 2048 bit from the 1st January 2009 in anticipation.
  
  GlobalSign provides 2048 bit strength across the entire Digital Certificate portfolio. Learn More SSL Certificates
- SGC security 256 bit ENABLED (128 bit min) SSL SECURED TRANSACTIONS - FREE OF CHARGE UPGRADE GlobalSign SSL Certificates include SGC technology that forces a weaker 40 bit SSL session to at least 128 bit, and in most cases now 256 bit. 128-256 bit SSL sessions are trillions times stronger than 40 bit and allow all site visitors, no matter where they are in the world to benefit from stronger encryption levels. Few SSL Providers have the capability of offering SGC, and for those that do, SGC is often added as "pro" services and carries a premium price. Every GlobalSign SSL Certificate is capable of 256 bit strong SSL, and includes step-up SGC technology that forces weak browsers to stronger browsers free of charge. Learn More for minimum 128 bit to 256 bit SSL encryption levels
- Universal Compatibility UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY GlobalSign Certificates are compatible with all browsers, Operating Systems, applications and devices - this means that practically 100% of visitors to your website, no matter what browser or device they are using, will automatically trust your SSL Certificate. Our global team of embedding experts ensure that GlobalSign continues to be trusted even with new devices, especially in the fast growing world of mobile connectivity. Learn More with all browsers and devices
- Simple support for complex multi-domain server configurations - Wildcard SSL & Unified Communications SSL WILDCARD SSL Secure an unlimited number of subdomains on your domain name with a single SSL Certificate. Wildcard SSL helps future proof the addition of further secure subdomains and ease SSL management and IP address management. Available as an option for DomainSSL and OrganizationSSL. Learn More
  
  UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SSL For total flexibility, a GlobalSign Unified Communications SSL Certificate adds additional Subject Alternative Names (SANs) to your Certificate to allow up to 40 different domains, subdomains, hostnames or IP addresses to be secured using the same single Certificate. Learn More
- Secures both SECURE www.domain.com & domain.com SSL Certificates are usually issued to a sole Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), so normally customers wanting to secure both www.domain.com and globalsign.com would need two separate SSL Certificates. But not with GlobalSign SSL where both www.domain.com and just domain.com are secured using a single SSL Certificate and without any additional charges, IP address purchase or server configuration. www.domain.com and domain.com (without the www)
- AutoCSR AutoCSR - Do not have a CSR? No problem, we'll create your Certificate without one Quick and easy SSL ordering with AutoCSR. If you do not have a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) or do not know how to create one on your web server, don't worry, just select the free AutoCSR option when ordering and we'll create your SSL Certificate without you providing a CSR. CSR generation remains one of the consistent problem areas faced by customers wishing to secure servers and AutoCSR removes the need for the customer to create the CSR. - CSRs are optional, not mandatory
- Secure Site Seal CLICKABLE SECURE SITE SEAL - SHOW VISITORS YOU ARE A SECURE SITE
  
  The GlobalSign Site seal is a sign of trust on the Internet. It shows your customers you have been authenticated and you use the strongest SSL possible to secure your transactions. Displaying the GlobalSign Site Seal will help visitors trust your web site, and then help convert general visitors to paying customers. Don't risk people abandoning shopping carts and web forms - display the GlobalSign site seal to give them the confidence to complete the transaction.
  
  Available in multiple sizes as static GIF or animated Flash versions.
- Unlimited Server Licenses UNLIMITED SERVER LICENSES Typically SSL Providers will issue SSL Certificates with only a single license, and additional licenses must be bought at a premium. To help you meet your budget GlobalSign SSL Certificates are provided with unlimited server licenses included in the standard price. This allows you for example to easily secure your primary server, a secondary or backup server and a load balancer without any further costs. server licensing promotion
- Unlimited reissues MOVING SERVERS OR LOST YOUR SSL CERTIFICATE & KEY? No problem with GlobalSign. All SSL Certificates can be reissued at any time throughout the lifetime of the Certificate. Reissue 24/7 using your GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC) account and have a replacement Certificate in only seconds. / replacements for lifetime of Certificate
- Multi-year savings AVOID RENEWING EVERY YEAR & RECEIVE ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS Most GlobalSign Certificates can be valid for 1-5 years. Rather than renew every year and risk your Certificate expiring, choose a multi-year Certificate and get additional discounts of 20% per additional year. Reduce risk and reduce cost! - save 20% each year
- Warranty PEACE OF MIND THROUGH GLOBALSIGN'S WARRANTY PROGRAM GlobalSign SSL Certificates come with a free warranty of $100k - $250k against mis-issuance. - underwritten Liability Program
- GlobalSign Certificate Center EASY MANAGEMENT OF YOUR CERTIFICATES THROUGH THE INDUSTRY'S MOST ADVANCED WEB BASED CERTIFICATE CENTER Use the GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC) to report on, renew, reissue and download existing Certificates and for the accelerated purchase of new SSL Certificates. Use GCC to fulfil other Digital Certificate requirements - Code Signing, Digital IDs for secure email and digital signing for Microsoft Office and Adobe PDFs - all from a single account with multiple User capabilities. account
- Installation healthcheck FREE SSL INSTALLATION HEALTHCHECK This service includes the following checks carried out by our automated systems and expert technical staff.
  
  Server Availability - can browsers connect to your site over SSL?
  SSL Certificate Installation - is your SSL configured?
  Common Error Checking - are there errors when connecting over SSL?
  Site Seal Installation - are you maximizing customer conversions by using the Secure Site Seal?
Management Platform, APIs and Billing Options
SSL Resellers use the Partner Certificate Center - the most user-friendly, easy to use and functional SSL Certificate reseller control available / or an XML API. With simplicity driving its design, the Partner Certificate Center makes issuing SSL Certificates and managing your account (and the accounts belonging to your own 2nd and 3rd tier resellers) easy. For example:
- On-demand access to SSL ordering
- Scalable, flexible SaaS web control panel
- Full XML API
- Access to all SSL Certificate types - domain validated, org validated, extended validation
- Reissue & renew customer’s SSL Certificates
- Apply on behalf of customers or use Cert-Invite to push customer into application process
- Resend Approver Emails for domain validated SSL Certificates yourself
GlobalSign offers resellers unique billing options that are designed to meet the needs of your business and automatic generation of PDF invoices for your purchasing / accounts department.
- Pay As You Go - no commitment
  We charge your credit card every time you purchase a new SSL Certificate.
- Monthly Invoicing - no commitment
  At the end of the month we'll invoice you for all the SSL Certificates issued during the month.
- Bulk Contract / Deposit - get the best discounts
  Place funds directly into your account and receive fantastic discounts - the higher the deposit the better the discount. Funds can be rolled over year on year - you do not risk losing them.
Expert Account Management
All GlobalSign Partners have access to expert Technical Support and a Dedicated Account Manager. Your Account Manager will help you implement SSL to your web site, assist you in driving SSL sales through advice, resources and promotions and ensure you have the best possible chance of being a successful SSL reseller. Benefits of working with GlobalSign include:
- FREE SSL Certificate for use on the Partner's web site
- Marketing, campaign & press resources
- Free sales and technical training
- "Approved Partner" site seal