Due to changes in Apple and Google root store policies, global CAs have ceased issuing SSL certificates with a validity period greater than two years since September 1, 2020. Therefore, renewing an SSL certificate is equivalent to applying for a new one in the console, and the old certificate will not have a longer validity period. After the new certificate is issued, you need to reinstall it on the server, which takes effect upon deployment.
For detailed directions on how to install a certificate, see Installing Certificate. If the old certificate is within the validity period, its use will not be affected. Note:
Renewing a free certificate is free of charge.
Renewal Process for Free Certificates
Step 1. Quickly apply for a new free certificate
1. For a free certificate, the quick renewal option will become available one month before its expiration date. You can open the Quick Certification Reapplication page by clicking Quick Renewal in the Status column of the certificate in My Certificates in the SSL Certificate Service console. 2. On the Submit Information page, confirm your application and click Next to enter the Select Validation Method page.
Step 2. Validate the domain
1. On the Select Validation Method page, select the validation method.
Adds DNS validation automatically: For more information, see Details. Note:
If the domain applied for has been successfully hosted in the
, DNS validation can be added automatically.
2. Complete the domain identity verification as prompted by Validation Instruction.
Note:
Click View Domain Validation Status to view the current status of the domain validation.
Validating: The system is validating the domain.
Pending validation: The domain validation operation is to be added.
Validation timeout: The system validation failed after more than 30 seconds.
Passed: The domain validation has been passed.
Failed: The domain validation is not completed within the validation period.
3. After the domain validation is passed, the CA will issue the certificate within 24 hours.
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After the certificate is issued successfully, you need to reinstall it based on the server type.
Note:
The quick HTTPS feature helps you upgrade from HTTP to HTTPS without tedious SSL certificate deployment.
International standard certificates:
Linux system:
Windows system:
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