{"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":"2026-03-03T08:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:46:43","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>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\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0encountered\u00a0before.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/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&nbsp;is This Happening?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-this-means-for-you\">What This Means for You&nbsp;<\/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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-are-ssl-tls-certificates\"><strong>What&nbsp;are&nbsp;SSL\/TLS Certificates?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><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>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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-changing-with-ssl-tls-lifecycles\"><strong>What&nbsp;is Changing With SSL\/TLS Lifecycles?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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 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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\u00a0<strong>maximum certificate validity of ~198\/199 days (about 6 months)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-shorter-domain-control-validation-dcv-reuse-periods\">Shorter\u00a0<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>\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-more-frequent-certificate-reissuance-during-a-purchased-term\">More frequent certificate reissuance during the purchased term\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-why-is-this-happening\"><strong>Why&nbsp;is This Happening?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-improve-response-time-to-security-threats\">Improve response time to security threats\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-align-with-modern-browser-and-security-standards\">Align with modern browser and security standards\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-this-means-for-you\"><strong>What This Means for You<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage SSL certificates manually:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-you-ll-need-to-reissue-certificates-more-often\">You\u2019ll\u00a0need to\u00a0<strong>reissue certificates more often<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-you-may-see-shorter-validity-periods-even-on-1-year-plans\">You may see\u00a0<strong>shorter validity periods<\/strong>, even on 1-year plans\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-planning-ahead-becomes-more-important\">Planning ahead becomes more important\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:\u00a0<\/strong>You can still<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>purchase<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>multi-year SSL subscriptions<\/strong>,\u00a0as this simply means that\u00a0certificates are reissued more\u00a0frequently\u00a0within that term.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-important-dates-to-know\"><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>\u00a0<br>Certificates issued before this date remain valid until they expire (unless revoked).\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0<br>All newly issued SSL\/TLS certificates (including renewals and reissues) will follow the shorter lifecycle rules.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-domain-control-validation-dcv-changes-explained\"><strong>Domain Control Validation (DCV) Changes Explained<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><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>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\u00a0<strong>6 months<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:&nbsp;<\/strong>Keeping DNS access handy makes DCV fast and painless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-this-impacts-website-owners\"><strong>How This Impacts Website Owners<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-more-frequent-reissuance\"><strong>More Frequent Reissuance<\/strong>\u00a0<br>You\u2019ll\u00a0install new certificates more often,\u00a0especially if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0managing SSL manually.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-increased-risk-of-missed-renewals\"><strong>Increased Risk of Missed Renewals\u00a0<\/strong><br>Manual processes increase the chance of expiry if reminders are missed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-automation-becomes-your-best-friend\"><strong>Automation Becomes Your Best Friend<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Automation dramatically reduces downtime, stress, and\u00a0support\u00a0tickets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-you-can-do-now\"><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\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-regularly-check-your-renewal-periods\">Regularly\u00a0check your\u00a0renewal\u00a0periods\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-consider-automation-if-you-manage-multiple-sites\">Consider automation if you manage multiple sites\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-bookmark-this-guide-for-future-reference\">Bookmark this\u00a0guide for future reference\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BENEFITS:&nbsp;<\/strong>Fewer outages, less manual work, and peace of mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><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>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0stuck and need any\u00a0additional\u00a0guidance or support,\u00a0here\u2019s\u00a0an outline of what we can do and what is not within\u00a0our<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><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\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSL certificate purchases and renewals\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reissuance guidance\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DCV troubleshooting\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL\u00a0recommendations\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS and SSL installation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><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\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overriding certificate authority policies\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extending certificate lifespans beyond industry limits\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bypassing DCV requirements\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><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: Can I still buy a 1-year or multi-year SSL certificate?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-can-i-still-buy-a-1-year-or-multi-year-ssl-certificate-yes-you-re-purchasing-a-subscription-term-meaning-that-certificates-are-simply-issued-more-frequently-within-that-term\">Yes,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0purchasing\u00a0a subscription term, meaning that\u00a0certificates are simply issued more\u00a0frequently\u00a0within that term.\u00a0<\/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 this affect my SEO?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-will-this-affect-my-seo-no-shorter-ssl-lifecycles-do-not-negatively-impact-seo\">No, shorter SSL lifecycles do not negatively\u00a0impact\u00a0SEO.\u00a0<\/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 take action right now?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-do-i-need-to-take-action-right-now-not-immediately-but-planning-ahead-reduces-future-stress\">Not\u00a0immediately,\u00a0but\u00a0planning ahead\u00a0reduces future stress.\u00a0<\/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 1-grid policy change?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-is-this-a-1-grid-policy-change-no-this-is-an-industry-wide-security-requirement\">No, this is an industry-wide security requirement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-additional-resources\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-security\/ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1-grid SSL Product Page<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=SSL&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EverythingYou Need to Know&nbsp; About SSLs at 1-grid<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><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>Understanding\u00a0these important SSL\/TLS lifecycle changes and why\u00a0this matters\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have\u00a0to\u00a0cause concerns\u00a0with\u00a0this\u00a0easy-to-reference guide. Stuck?\u00a0Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>, and then contact our Support Team for\u00a0further\u00a0clarity and\u00a0guidance\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).\u00a0We&#8217;re\u00a0ready\u00a0to see\u00a0how we can help!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The way SSL\/TLS certificates are issued is changing across the internet, with shorter certificate lifecycles becoming the new standard. 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