To complete Domain Control Validation (DCV) for your SSL certificate, follow these steps:

1. Set Up DNS Record:

   • If your certificate is for a subdomain (e.g., subdomain.example.com), create a TXT record with the name _pki-validation.subdomain.example.com..
   • For a domain without a subdomain, use _pki-validation.example.com..

2. Select Method and Click:

   • After setting up the DNS zone on your server or Esadax account, choose the appropriate method (CNAME or TXT) and click "Change and Resend/Retry."

3. Wait for Initial DCV Check:

   • Once the record is added, Sectigo will perform an initial check. This may take a few minutes.

4. Additional Steps for OV/EV Certificates:

   • For Organization Validation (OV) and Extended Validation (EV), after DCV, additional validations by Sectigo are required.
   • You may receive a callback phone number verification and an email. If the email is lost, you can resend it or change the address.

5. Order Status Update:

   • The order status will show "In Progress" until all validations are completed. For OV, this includes phone number and email checks.
   • Once these are done, the status moves to "Second Approval review," which takes up to 2 business days.

6. Download SSL Certificate:

   • After approval, your SSL certificate becomes available for download from Esadax's account.

7. Contact Support if Needed:

   • If issues arise during this process, reach out to Esadax Support for assistance.