{"id":34455,"date":"2026-03-03T08:46:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34455"},"modified":"2026-10-14T08:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:14:38","slug":"important-ssl-tls-lifecycle-changes-and-why-this-matters","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/important-ssltls-lifecycle-changes-and-why-this-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Important SSL\/TLS Lifecycle Changes and Why This Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way <strong>SSL\/TLS certificates are issued<\/strong> is changing across the internet, with <strong>shorter certificate lifecycles becoming the new standard<\/strong>. While this shift improves security, it can raise questions, especially if you manage SSL certificates manually or are seeing new validity periods you&nbsp;haven\u2019t&nbsp;encountered&nbsp;before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;a small business owner, developer, or managing a single website,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;our priority to make you feel informed, prepared, and confident as these changes roll out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This<strong> guide will explain<\/strong> what SSL\/TLS lifecycle changes are, clarify why certificates are becoming shorter-lived, help you understand what this means for your website and security, outline the key dates and changes you should be aware of, and show you what simple steps you can take to stay protected and avoid downtime.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px.png\" alt=\"Important SSL\/TLS Lifecycle Changes and Why This Matters\" class=\"wp-image-34456\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-are-ssl-tls-certificates\">What&nbsp;are&nbsp;SSL\/TLS Certificates?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-changing-with-ssl-tls-lifecycles\">What&nbsp;is Changing With SSL\/TLS Lifecycles?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-why-is-this-happening\">Why\u00a0is This Happening?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-why-does-my-1-year-premium-ssl-certificate-expire-after-approximately-6-months\">Why a 1-Year Paid SSL Certificate Expires After Approximately 6 Months<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-does-this-mean-for-your-subscription\">What This Means for Your Paid SSL Subscription<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-do-i-need-to-do-anything\">What You Need to Do<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-important-dates-to-know\">Important Dates to Know&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-domain-control-validation-dcv-changes-explained\">Domain Control Validation (DCV) Changes Explained&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-this-impacts-website-owners\">How This Impacts Website Owners&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-you-can-do-now\">What You Can Do Now&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our&nbsp;Scope of Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-are-ssl-tls-certificates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&nbsp;are&nbsp;SSL\/TLS Certificates?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate-and-why-do-i-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSL<\/strong><\/a>\/TLS certificates secure your website by encrypting data between your site and its visitors. They protect logins, payments, forms, and personal information,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;essential for trust, security, and modern browsers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;ever seen the padlock icon in a browser, that\u2019s SSL\/TLS doing its job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-is-changing-with-ssl-tls-lifecycles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&nbsp;is Changing With SSL\/TLS Lifecycles?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The global security industry is moving toward&nbsp;<strong>shorter SSL\/TLS certificate lifespans<\/strong>&nbsp;to improve internet safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting&nbsp;<strong>12 March 2026<\/strong>,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-certificate-authority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>certificate authorities (CAs)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&amp;pf=1&amp;ai=DChsSEwjzqpfQh96SAxV8mVAGHU4HDjYYACICCAEQABoCZGc&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAncvMBhBEEiwA9GU_fqsM7EfqxPj3DevnT9xx9cfZ_UWz9RMoJGwbPhrI_c9-ffWFr-Z3fxoCcV4QAvD_BwE&amp;cid=CAASuwHkaHScdUohK400MZ5sh2dJ9SBZdh09xaPEvjk93Nu4UpNfNJE-6Zak8VKtD9NA9T51Y7uLDQ4xNEyQQNwfPGD6QncoH6Ec8NWyXT2AUF1Hz6KBgJIW08AU4L3LTwG9afgCywhlWxKByM3U_Ydzz9EpWIR8e-MGettqBJOplQnvbKnGGgzT-sSx89mqGKHAr4fJ3tcjEWinGszEuysFhE6kctInURPEOUTYkcINuSXrFcvCQrvtMI_66S7w&amp;cce=2&amp;category=acrcp_v1_32&amp;sig=AOD64_1WdClZPr3OCvX4Rc0zryHRR9gKsA&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl=https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/ssl-certificates-tls\/compare?utm_term%3Dsectigo%26utm_campaign%3D0.00%2BSearch%2BBrand%2B-%2BEN%2B-%2BT2%2B-%2BSectigo%2BRetail%2BEMEA%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dppc%26hsa_acc%3D9165095309%26hsa_cam%3D6549903303%26hsa_grp%3D81246771289%26hsa_ad%3D650474075952%26hsa_src%3Dg%26hsa_tgt%3Daud-662598627280:kwd-553416460931%26hsa_kw%3Dsectigo%26hsa_mt%3De%26hsa_net%3Dadwords%26hsa_ver%3D3%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D6549903303%26gbraid%3D0AAAAAC8Rftoln3b_3u0mV4FJs14LxgSdf%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAncvMBhBEEiwA9GU_fqsM7EfqxPj3DevnT9xx9cfZ_UWz9RMoJGwbPhrI_c9-ffWFr-Z3fxoCcV4QAvD_BwE&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_gZHQh96SAxXBWEEAHTvELCkQ0Qx6BAgaEAE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sectigo<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;will enforce:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-a-maximum-certificate-validity-of-198-199-days-about-6-months\">A&nbsp;<strong>maximum certificate validity of ~198\/199 days (about 6 months)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-shorter-domain-control-validation-dcv-reuse-periods\">Shorter&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/knowledge-base\/detail\/Domain-Control-Validation-DCV-Methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Domain Control Validation (DCV)<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/resource-library\/shorter-validity-periods-for-tls-certificates-and-dcv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>reuse periods<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-more-frequent-certificate-reissuance-during-a-purchased-term\">More frequent certificate reissuance during the purchased term&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, this will continue to reduce,&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>47-day certificates planned by 2029<\/strong>, as confirmed by providers like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DigiCert<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-why-is-this-happening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why\u00a0is This Happening?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shorter certificate lifespans:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-reduce-the-risk-of-compromised-certificates\">Reduce the risk of compromised certificates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-improve-response-time-to-security-threats\">Improve response time to security threats&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-align-with-modern-browser-and-security-standards\">Align with modern browser and security standards&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an&nbsp;<strong>industry-wide security improvement<\/strong>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;not a change specific to 1-grid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-why-does-my-1-year-premium-ssl-certificate-expire-after-approximately-6-months\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a 1-Year Paid SSL Certificate Expires After Approximately 6 Months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve purchased a one-year SSL subscription, you may notice that your issued certificate is valid for approximately six months rather than the full year. You may also be asked to validate your domain again before a replacement certificate can be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This does not mean your one-year SSL subscription has been reduced to six months.<\/strong> Your subscription term and the validity period of an individual certificate are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 12 March 2026, Sectigo introduced a maximum validity period of <strong>199 days for newly issued public SSL\/TLS certificates<\/strong>. Domain Control Validation (DCV), which confirms that you control the domain, can be reused for up to <strong>198 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that a replacement certificate may need to be issued during your existing subscription, and your domain may need to be validated again before that certificate can be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-does-this-mean-for-your-subscription\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Your Paid SSL Subscription<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-subscription-remains-active-your-purchased-one-year-term-is-not-shortened-simply-because-an-individual-certificate-has-a-shorter-validity-period\"><strong>Your subscription remains active:<\/strong> Your purchased one-year term is not shortened simply because an individual certificate has a shorter validity period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-certificate-may-need-to-be-reissued-a-new-certificate-must-be-issued-within-your-existing-subscription-to-maintain-coverage-beyond-the-current-certificate-s-expiry\"><strong>Your certificate may need to be reissued:<\/strong> A new certificate must be issued within your existing subscription to maintain coverage beyond the current certificate&#8217;s expiry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-domain-may-need-revalidation-if-your-previous-domain-validation-is-no-longer-eligible-for-reuse-it-must-be-completed-again-before-a-new-certificate-can-be-issued\"><strong>Your domain may need revalidation:<\/strong> If your previous domain validation is no longer eligible for reuse, it must be completed again before a new certificate can be issued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-process-depends-on-your-ssl-setup-the-required-steps-may-differ-depending-on-how-your-certificate-is-managed-and-whether-reissuance-and-validation-are-handled-automatically-or-require-action\"><strong>The process depends on your SSL setup:<\/strong> The required steps may differ depending on how your certificate is managed and whether reissuance and validation are handled automatically or require action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-do-i-need-to-do-anything\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every customer will need to complete the same steps. If you&#8217;re unsure whether your certificate needs to be reissued or your domain revalidated, contact our Support Team so we can check your specific SSL service and clarify what, if anything, is required from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend checking your certificate&#8217;s expiry date and any validation or reissuance requirements in advance to help prevent avoidable interruptions to your website&#8217;s secure connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-important-dates-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Dates to Know<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-before-12-march-2026-certificates-issued-before-this-date-remain-valid-until-they-expire-unless-revoked\"><strong>Before 12 March 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Certificates issued before this date remain valid until they expire (unless revoked).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-from-12-march-2026-onward-all-newly-issued-ssl-tls-certificates-including-renewals-and-reissues-will-follow-the-shorter-lifecycle-rules\"><strong>From 12 March 2026 onward<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>All newly issued SSL\/TLS certificates (including renewals and reissues) will follow the shorter lifecycle rules.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-domain-control-validation-dcv-changes-explained\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domain Control Validation (DCV) Changes Explained<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sectigo.com\/knowledge-base\/detail\/Domain-Control-Validation-DCV-Methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DCV<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is how certificate authorities confirm that you control the domain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s&nbsp;changing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-dcv-reuse-periods-are-shortening-to-around-6-months\">DCV reuse periods are shortening to around&nbsp;<strong>6 months<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-you-may-need-to-re-verify-your-domain-more-often\">You may need to re-verify your domain more often&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TIP:&nbsp;<\/strong>Keeping DNS access handy makes DCV fast and painless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-how-this-impacts-website-owners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How This Impacts Website Owners<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-more-frequent-reissuance\"><strong>More Frequent Reissuance<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>You\u2019ll&nbsp;install new certificates more often,&nbsp;especially if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;managing SSL manually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-increased-risk-of-missed-renewals\"><strong>Increased Risk of Missed Renewals&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Manual processes increase the chance of expiry if reminders are missed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-automation-becomes-your-best-friend\"><strong>Automation Becomes Your Best Friend<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Automation dramatically reduces downtime, stress, and&nbsp;support&nbsp;tickets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-you-can-do-now\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Can Do Now&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-review-how-your-ssl-certificates-are-currently-managed\">Review how your SSL certificates are currently managed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-regularly-check-your-renewal-periods\">Regularly&nbsp;check your&nbsp;renewal&nbsp;periods&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-consider-automation-if-you-manage-multiple-sites\">Consider automation if you manage multiple sites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-bookmark-this-guide-for-future-reference\">Bookmark this&nbsp;guide for future reference&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BENEFITS:&nbsp;<\/strong>Fewer outages, less manual work, and peace of mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;stuck and need any&nbsp;additional&nbsp;guidance or support,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;an outline of what we can do and what is not within&nbsp;our<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help With&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSL certificate purchases and renewals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reissuance guidance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DCV troubleshooting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL&nbsp;recommendations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS and SSL installation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Our Scope<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Are Unable to Assist With&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overriding certificate authority policies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extending certificate lifespans beyond industry limits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bypassing DCV requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q: Why does my one-year Premium SSL certificate expire after approximately six months?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-why-does-my-one-year-premium-ssl-certificate-expire-after-approximately-six-months\">Public SSL\/TLS certificates issued from 12 March 2026 are subject to a maximum validity of 199 days under Sectigo&#8217;s updated requirements. Your one-year subscription remains in place, but the certificate may need to be reissued during that subscription term.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q: Why do I need to validate my domain again?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-why-do-i-need-to-validate-my-domain-again\">Domain Control Validation (DCV) can be reused for up to 198 days. If your existing validation is no longer eligible for reuse, your domain must be validated again before a new certificate can be issued.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q: Do I need to purchase another SSL subscription?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-do-i-need-to-purchase-another-ssl-subscription\">Not simply because your certificate needs to be reissued during your existing subscription. Your subscription term remains unchanged. Contact Support if you need confirmation of your specific subscription or any additional charges.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q: Will my SSL certificate be reissued automatically?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-will-my-ssl-certificate-be-reissued-automatically\">This depends on how your SSL service is managed. Some setups may require action from you or our Support Team. We recommend checking your certificate&#8217;s current status and confirming the next steps before it expires.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q: Will my website be affected?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-will-my-website-be-affected\">A shorter certificate validity period does not automatically mean your website will experience downtime. However, if a certificate expires before its replacement is issued and installed, visitors may encounter certificate security warnings. Checking the expiry date and completing any required validation or reissuance in time helps reduce this risk.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q: Is this a change specific to 1-grid?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-q-is-this-a-change-specific-to-1-grid\">No. These are industry-wide certificate lifecycle changes implemented by certificate authorities to align with updated security requirements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-additional-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1-grid SSL Product Page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=SSL&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Everything You Need to Know\u00a0About SSLs at 1-grid<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding&nbsp;these important SSL\/TLS lifecycle changes and why&nbsp;this matters&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have&nbsp;to&nbsp;cause concerns&nbsp;with&nbsp;this&nbsp;easy-to-reference guide. 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