Updating SSL Certificate (2024)

FAQs

Updating SSL Certificate? ›

Generate a new Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from your hosting provider. Activate your SSL certificate from your hosting dashboard. Validate your SSL certificate using the generated CSR. Install your new SSL certificate either manually or via contacting your hosting provider.

Generate a new Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from your hosting provider. Activate your SSL certificate from your hosting dashboard. Validate your SSL certificate using the generated CSR. Install your new SSL certificate either manually or via contacting your hosting provider.

TLS/SSL certificates are commonly managed by IT personnel and software engineers. However, certificates can theoretically be requested and purchased by any person in your organization needing to secure a website or server, unless you specify authorization policies within your certificate management console.

You can always change the type of SSL certificate on your domain to a Let's Encrypt or Sectigo certificate within the panel.

Renewals are a regular part of the SSL/TLS lifecycle. You can renew your SSL certificate starting 30 days before its expiration.

Using an expired certificate makes clients vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can break their trust. Therefore, it is not recommended to use an expired certificate. A website would not last long with an expired one.

If you're using a Domain Validation (DV) certificate with the primary domain for your account, and you've set the certificate to auto-renew, no further action is needed on your part. Renewing your SSL certificate is completely automated.

How much does it cost to renew an SSL certificate? ›

On average, a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate costs around $60/year. However, the price can vary from $8 to $1000/year, depending on various factors, such as the number of domains one can protect, the validation process, the warranty, or the certificate authority itself.

When TLS/SSL certificate expires, your website shows warning messages to the users, like 'your connection is not private' or 'your communication is not secure'. Such alarming notifications drive users away from your website, impacting your website traffic, brand value, and sales.

When you first validate your SSL certificate, it will be valid for just one year in compliance with the industry standard. You may re-issue your SSL certificate at any time to extend the expiration date as far as possible, within the 1-year restriction.

In general, most SSL certificates need to be renewed every year, although there are some variations depending on the level of security your website requires and whether or not you've purchased additional security features for your SSL certificate.

When your current certificate is about to expire, a Renewal is required. A Revoke & Replace (Reissue) is when you cancel a current, valid certificate and request a new one.

When TLS/SSL certificate expires, your website shows warning messages to the users, like 'your connection is not private' or 'your communication is not secure'. Such alarming notifications drive users away from your website, impacting your website traffic, brand value, and sales.