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How Long Is the Validity Period of an SSL Certificate?
An SSL certificate is valid for one year. Once an SSL certificate expires, it cannot be used.
You can renew an SSL certificate before it expires. For details, see Renewing an SSL Certificate.
When Does the Certificate Validity Period Start?
A certificate takes effect upon issuance. The certificate issuance time refers to the time when the certificate is officially issued by the CA.
If an additional domain name is added for a multi-domain certificate, the certificate validity period starts from the date when the certificate is issued for the first time.
When Will a Notification Be Sent Before a Certificate Expires?
SCM will notify you of certificate expiration 30 days before the certificate expires.
- For certificates you purchase through SCM, SCM automatically notifies you of the expiration by email and SMS two months, one month, and one week before a certificate expires and again when the certificate actually expired.
- You need to configure an expiration reminder for uploaded certificate so that the system can send emails and SMS messages to notify you of the certificate expiration. For details, see How Do I Configure a Certificate Expiration Notification?
The renewal entry will be available for 30 calendar days before an SSL certificate expires. For details, see Renewing an SSL Certificate.
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