How to Renew SSL

Renewing an SSL certificate is quite similar to placing a new certificate order. A renewal is a new order you place before your certificate's subscription ends, extending your term. The same steps apply for certificates that have already expired.

Renewal Process

1. Preparing a CSR (Certificate Signing Request): You can generate a new CSR for the renewal or use your existing one. This code is used to verify the identity of the server that will receive the certificate. See Installing SSL.

2. Completing validation: Depending on the certificate type (DV, OV, EV), the validation process is completed again for the renewal too.

3. Uploading the new files to the server: Once you receive the renewed certificate, upload it to your server. The new one takes over once the current certificate expires.

When should you start renewing?

• Renewal window: You can start a renewal up to 30 days before your certificate expires. This way your site's security is never interrupted.

• Recommendation for OV/EV certificates: Since OV and EV validation takes longer, we recommend renewing these at least 15 days in advance.

Note: Completing your renewal on time prevents security gaps and keeps your site trustworthy. We send you an email reminder as your certificate's expiry approaches.

Steps to Renew Your SSL Certificate

1. Log in to your CheapSSL account and open the certificate you want to renew from the My Certificates page.
2. When it's time to renew, click the Renew button shown on the certificate page. The renewal order is added to your cart.
3. Choose the product's term in the cart (e.g., 1, 2 or 3 years) and complete payment.
4. Once payment is confirmed, go to the My SSL Rights page and click Set Up Renewal.
5. Submit your CSR code. Your new SSL is linked to the old one, and any days remaining on your previous certificate are added to the new one. Up to 30 days can be carried over.
6. Complete domain validation and upload the new certificate files to your server.