Can I Use an Unused SSL Certificate Anytime I Want?
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.
Check whether the certificate is available.
- If you have purchased a certificate but have not applied for the certificate and the certificate has not been issued:
The validity period of a certificate starts from the date when the certificate is issued. Therefore, you can use the certificate after applying for it.
- If you have purchased a certificate that has been issued and is still within the validity period:
- If you have purchased a certificate and the certificate is issued, but it expires:
Certificate Consulting FAQs
- What Are the Differences Between SSL Certificate Manager and Private Certificate Authority?
- Which Websites Require HTTPS?
- What Are the Differences Between HTTPS and HTTP?
- What Is a Public Key and a Private Key?
- What Are the Relationships Between a Public Key, Private Key, and Digital Certificate?
- Why Is a Non-Password-Protected Private Key Required?
- What Are Mainstream Formats of Digital Certificates?
- What Information Does an SSL Certificate Contain?
- Can I Use SSL Certificates for Other Regions, Accounts, or Platforms?
- Can I Use an Unused SSL Certificate Anytime I Want?
- Can SSL Certificates Be Upgraded?
- Does the SSL Certificate Have Restrictions on the Server Port?
- Why Is the Service Displayed as Inaccessible or the Button Displayed in Gray When I Access the SCM Service on the Console?
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