From March 2027 the maximum validity of SSL certificates drops to 100 days, and to 47 days by 2029. Behind the change are the browser makers and certificate authorities, who want leaked or wrongly issued certificates to drop out of use sooner.
What does it mean for a website owner?
If your certificate is renewed by hand, that will soon have to happen several times a year. A forgotten renewal means visitors see a “Your connection is not private” warning – and most of them leave straight away.
The fix: automatic renewal
Modern hosting renews certificates automatically before they expire. On Caliora hosting this happens without you lifting a finger. If your site is hosted elsewhere, check the following:
- Who renews your certificate at the moment?
- Is the renewal automatic?
- Does anyone get notified if a renewal fails?
