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SSL Certificate Expires in 37 Days

Your website's SSL certificate is set to expire in 37 days. Take action now to renew it and maintain secure HTTPS connections for your users.

By Seoxpert Editorial · Published May 1, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026

Why it matters

An expired SSL certificate will cause browsers to display security warnings or block access to your site. This erodes user trust, disrupts traffic, and can negatively impact your site's SEO performance due to perceived insecurity.

Impact

If the certificate is not renewed, users may be unable to access your site, leading to lost revenue, damaged reputation, and lower search rankings. Automated services and APIs relying on HTTPS may also fail.

How it's detected

Automated monitoring tools or your hosting provider's dashboard detected the upcoming certificate expiration by checking the certificate's validity period.

Common causes

•Certificate renewal was not scheduled or automated
•Renewal notification emails were missed or sent to inactive addresses
•Manual renewal processes were overlooked
•Auto-renewal failed due to misconfiguration

How to fix it

Log in to your certificate authority (CA) dashboard and initiate the renewal process before the certificate expires. If your CA supports auto-renewal, enable it and verify it is properly configured. Ensure that renewal notifications are sent to an email address that is actively monitored. After renewal, deploy the new certificate to your server and verify HTTPS is functioning correctly.

Code examples

Check SSL certificate expiration date (Linux)

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

Reload Nginx after installing renewed certificate

sudo nginx -s reload

Reload Apache after installing renewed certificate

sudo systemctl reload apache2

FAQ

What happens if I don't renew my SSL certificate before it expires?

If your SSL certificate expires, browsers will show security warnings or block access to your site. This can result in lost traffic, reduced trust, and negative SEO impact.

How do I know which Certificate Authority (CA) issued my certificate?

You can check the issuer by inspecting your certificate details using browser developer tools or the 'openssl' command line tool.

Can I renew my SSL certificate before it expires?

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

How do I enable auto-renewal for my SSL certificate?

Log in to your CA or hosting provider's dashboard and look for auto-renewal options. Follow their instructions to enable and verify auto-renewal is active.

Do I need to update my server after renewing the certificate?

Yes, after renewing, you must install the new certificate on your server and reload or restart your web server software to apply the changes.

Will renewing my SSL certificate affect my site's SEO?

Renewing your certificate maintains your site's secure status, which is a positive SEO signal. Letting it expire can harm your rankings.

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