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SSL Certificate Expires in 58 Days

Your website's SSL certificate is set to expire in 58 days. This warning gives you time to renew the certificate and prevent security warnings or service interr

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Why it matters

An expired SSL certificate causes browsers to display security warnings, blocks secure (HTTPS) access, and can result in loss of user trust, decreased traffic, and negative SEO impact. Search engines prioritize secure sites, so maintaining a valid certificate is essential for both user security and search visibility.

Impact

If not renewed, your site will lose HTTPS encryption, triggering browser warnings and potentially making your site inaccessible. This can result in lost visitors, damaged reputation, and lower search rankings. Automated services and APIs relying on your site may also fail due to expired certificates.

How it's detected

SSL monitoring tools, server management dashboards, or automated SEO crawlers detect the certificate's expiration date and alert you when it is approaching. Web browsers may also display warnings if you manually check the certificate details.

Common causes

  • Certificate renewal not scheduled or overlooked
  • Auto-renewal not enabled with the certificate authority
  • Renewal notifications sent to inactive or unmonitored email addresses
  • Change in domain ownership or admin contact details
  • Manual certificate management without reminders

How to fix it

Log in to your certificate authority (CA) account and schedule the SSL certificate renewal within the next 30 days. Enable auto-renewal if your CA offers this feature. Verify that renewal notifications are sent to an active, monitored email address to avoid missing future alerts. After renewal, install the new certificate on your server and verify correct deployment using SSL testing tools.

Code examples

Check SSL certificate expiry date (Linux command line)

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

Renewing a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate (Certbot)

sudo certbot renew

Install renewed SSL certificate in Nginx config

server {
    listen 443 ssl;
    server_name example.com;
    ssl_certificate     /etc/ssl/certs/example.com.crt;
    ssl_certificate_key /etc/ssl/private/example.com.key;
    # ...
}

FAQ

What happens if my SSL certificate actually expires?

If your SSL certificate expires, browsers will display security warnings or block access to your site. Users may be deterred from visiting, and search engines may reduce your site's rankings or remove it from secure search results.

How do I know which certificate authority issued my SSL certificate?

You can check your SSL certificate details in your browser by clicking the padlock icon next to your site's URL and viewing the certificate information. Alternatively, use command-line tools like 'openssl' to inspect the certificate.

Can I renew my SSL certificate before it expires?

Yes, you can and should renew your SSL certificate before it expires. Most certificate authorities allow renewal up to 90 days before expiration. Early renewal does not shorten your certificate's validity period.

What is auto-renewal and should I enable it?

Auto-renewal is a feature offered by some certificate authorities that automatically renews your SSL certificate before it expires. Enabling it reduces the risk of accidental expiration, but you must ensure your payment and contact information are up to date.

Do I need to restart my web server after installing a renewed certificate?

Yes, after installing the new certificate, you should reload or restart your web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx) to apply the changes and ensure the new certificate is active.

Will renewing my SSL certificate affect my SEO rankings?

Renewing your SSL certificate maintains your current SEO status. Letting it expire can harm your rankings, but timely renewal ensures uninterrupted secure access and search engine trust.

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