Renewals and reissues
Why this is changing: SSL certificate validity is getting shorter.
Certificate lifetimes are getting shorter. As at 2026, a certificate is issued for up to 200 days, while your order covers 12 months. That means two important dates.
| From | Maximum certificate lifetime |
|---|---|
| Before 15 March 2026 | 398 days |
| 15 March 2026 | 200 days (where we are now) |
| 15 March 2027 | 100 days |
| 15 March 2029 | 47 days |
As at 2026. The dates apply to certificates issued on or after each date. Your order still lasts 12 months and reissues are free. We email you before each certificate expires; you complete validation and install the new one.
- Certificate expiry
- Up to 200 days after issue, as at 2026 (see the table above). Before it expires we will remind you to reissue — this is free and gives you a further certificate (up to your order expiry).
- Order expiry
- 12 months after the order. Before it expires we will remind you to renew — this is a paid renewal for a further 12 months.
We send reminders at 30, 14, 7, 5, 3 and 1 day before each date, to the account holder, any renewals contact, and whoever placed the order.
Reissuing
Reissues are free. You supply a new CSR each time — we never reuse one. You can reissue from your account at any time.
Renewing
Renewing is the same product for the same domain. Simply use the Renew now button in your reminder email or account to generate a new invoice.
Renew in the 30 days before your order expires and you keep the time remaining on your current order, on top of your new 12 months. Some authorities give a little extra. Your account shows the new order and certificate dates as soon as the renewal is issued.