Validity Periods of Private Certificates
How Long Is the Validity Period of a Private Certificate?
The validity period of a private certificate is set when it is applied for.
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A private certificate is issued by an activated private CA. Therefore, the validity period of a private certificate must be shorter than or equal to that of the private CA that issued it.
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A private certificate is issued by an activated CA.
After you applied for a private certificate, you can view its expiration time on the private certificate list page. If a private certificate expires, you need to apply for a new one.
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How Do I Prevent Service Interruptions When My Private Certificate Is About to Expire?
Rotate the certificate before it actually expires. Before the old certificate expires, replace it with the newly issued certificate.
Certificate Validity Period FAQs
- What Can I Do If My SSL Certificate Expired?
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- Validity Periods and Replacement of the Current and New SSL Certificates
- How Can I Renew an SSL Certificate?
- Will Services Be Affected If an SSL Certificate Is Not Updated After It Expires?
- Validity Periods of Private Certificates
- How Long Will an Order Become Invalid If I Do Not Apply for a Certificate After Purchasing It?
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