When I renew a certificate, does the old one get revoked? (2024)

FAQs

When I renew a certificate, does the old one get revoked? ›

Renewing or reissuing a CA or certificate will replace the old entry. The old entry will be lost, and cannot be revoked after it has been replaced.

A new cert is issued, but it doesn't overwrite the old one. And if the old one were overwritten, what then? It can't be used again, so (once again) there's no reason to revoke it. Again, the only reason to revoke a cert is if you suspect the private key has been compromised.

A: Technically, when you renew a certificate, you are purchasing a new certificate for the domain and company. Industry standards require Certificate Authorities to hard-code the expiration date into certificates. When a certificate expires, it is no longer valid and there is no way to extend its life.

Certificate revocation is the act of invalidating a TLS/SSL before its scheduled expiration date. A certificate should be revoked immediately when its private key shows signs of being compromised. It should also be revoked when the domain for which it was issued is no longer operational.

The certificate reissue process allows you to modify an issued certificate. Some modifications enable you to build upon the original certificate, resulting in two or more versions of that certificate.

To Revoke an SSL Certificate

Select SSL Certificates and select Manage for the certificate you want revoke. Under Certificate Details, select Revoke next to Status. Select the reason why you're revoking the certificate and then select Revoke Certificate.

The certificate loses its validity when it expires. Therefore, you can safely remove a certificate from the CA database after it has expired.

You also don't need to revoke old certificates, unless you have some knowledge that an unauthorized person had access to their private keys.

Expired digital certificates can cause a network outage or downtime incurring adverse effects on an organization's network and functionality. Digital certificates like TLS/SSL certificates play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of your website.

So, when you "renew" your certificate, DigiCert must issue a new one to replace the expiring one, and you must install the new certificate on your server.

How can a certificate be revoked? ›

Revocation may be initiated by a certificate holder (who, for example, may know that a private key has been compromised), who informs the CA. The CA then produces and distributes cryptographically authenticated attestations that the certificate has been revoked.

To check the revocation status of an SSL Certificate, the client connects to the URLs and downloads the CA's CRLs. Then, the client searches through the CRL for the serial number of the certificate to make sure that it hasn't been revoked.

The most common reason for revocation is when a certificate's private key has been compromised. Other reasons for revoking a certificate include: The issuing CA has been compromised.

SSL renewal keeps your encryption up to date, which makes everyone safer. SSL certificates have expiration dates hardcoded into them. When they expire, web browsers will warn their users about your website. The reason SSL certificates expire is to keep your encryption up to date.

A Revoke & Replace (Reissue) is when you cancel a current, valid certificate and request a new one. Renewal: DigiCert certificates are valid for a defined period from the date of issue, after which time they expire and have to be renewed.

Passport reissue is often confused with the term passport renewal, which is done only in special circ*mstances such as Short Validity Passports (SVP). In case of passport reissue, the new passport will be released while the old passport will be cancelled and returned.

Do I lose time if I renew early? No! As long as you're renewing with the same brand/product that you purchased previously, all of the Certificate Authorities we carry will allow you to carry over up to 30 days on the lifespan of your new 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.