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SSL Certificate Expires in 36 Days

Your website's SSL certificate is set to expire in 36 days. Renew it promptly to maintain secure HTTPS connections and avoid browser security warnings or SEO pe

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Why it matters

An expired SSL certificate will cause browsers to display security warnings or block users from accessing your site. This undermines user trust, disrupts site traffic, and can harm your SEO rankings, as search engines prioritize secure (HTTPS) sites and may label non-secure sites as unsafe.

Impact

If the SSL certificate is not renewed before expiration, visitors will see alarming security warnings, automated tools and APIs may fail to connect, and search engines could demote or deindex your site. This leads to lost revenue, damaged reputation, and potential data exposure.

How it's detected

Automated monitoring tools, website security scanners, or your certificate provider's dashboard can detect and alert you when an SSL certificate is nearing expiration. Browsers may also display warnings if the certificate is close to expiring.

Common causes

  • Manual certificate renewal not scheduled
  • Auto-renewal not enabled or failed
  • Renewal notifications sent to inactive or unmonitored email addresses
  • Certificate Authority (CA) account misconfiguration
  • Expired payment method with CA or hosting provider
  • Domain ownership verification not completed during renewal

How to fix it

Log in to your certificate provider or hosting control panel and initiate the SSL certificate renewal process. Confirm that domain ownership and payment details are current. Enable auto-renewal if available, and ensure renewal notifications go to an actively monitored email address. After renewal, verify the new certificate is installed and recognized by browsers. Test your site using SSL checking tools to confirm the update.

Code examples

Check SSL certificate expiration date via command line

echo | openssl s_client -servername example.com -connect example.com:443 2>/dev/null | openssl x509 -noout -dates

Reload web server after installing renewed certificate (Ngin

sudo nginx -s reload

Reload web server after installing renewed certificate (Apac

sudo systemctl reload apache2

FAQ

What happens if I let my SSL certificate expire?

Your website will display browser security warnings or may be blocked entirely. This deters visitors, disrupts API integrations, and can harm your SEO rankings.

How do I know if my SSL certificate supports auto-renewal?

Check your certificate provider's documentation or dashboard. Many providers offer auto-renewal, but you may need to enable it and keep your payment and domain ownership information up to date.

Can I renew my SSL certificate before it expires?

Yes, most certificate authorities allow you to renew your SSL certificate up to 90 days before expiration. Renewing early does not shorten the new certificate's validity period.

Do I need to reinstall the certificate after renewal?

Yes, after renewing, you must install the new certificate on your web server. This may require restarting or reloading your web server software.

Will my site experience downtime during SSL renewal?

If you renew and install the new certificate before the old one expires, there should be no downtime. Delays in installation after expiration can cause service interruptions.

How can I test if my SSL certificate was renewed successfully?

Use online SSL checking tools or browser developer tools to verify the new certificate's expiration date and validity after installation.

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