Why use Thawte?
Thawte certificates are very trustworthy, even though they are free. This is because of a clever innovation called the Thawte Web of Trust (WoT). Basically, the WoT ensures that people are who they say they are by setting up a worldwide network of people who certify each other’s digital identities — all free, or nearly free. There are two basic types of Thawte personal certificates. The first one is an untrusted certificate. It simply says that the person using this certificate can get e-mail at this particular address. It makes no assertions as to the true identity of the person using the certificate. This is the initial certificate you will receive from Thawte. Once you receive your untrusted certificate, you can take steps to make your certificate trusted. These steps involve appearing before at least two different Thawte notaries with appropriate identification documents. The Thawte notary will make copies of your documents and retain them on file. Assuming that the notary is sati
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