SSL certificates have expiration dates hardcoded into them. When they expire, web browsers will warn users. Renewing an SSL certificate keeps your encryption up-to-date.
Cost of Renewal
A Standard Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificate will cost $69.99 per year. A Deluxe Organization Validation (OV) SSL Certificate, including both the Domain and Organization, will cost $99.99 per year.
Renewal Process
Even if your SSL auto-renewed, you must apply the renewal credit and complete a renewal request. You can purchase and apply SSL renewals 60 days prior to expiration through 30 days past.
To renew a GoDaddy SSL certificate:
- Go to your GoDaddy product page
- Select SSL Certificates
- Select the certificate you want to renew
- Complete the transaction for your renewal
After payment is processed, GoDaddy will email instructions to install the renewed SSL certificate.
FAQ:
Why renew an SSL certificate?
SSL renewal keeps your encryption up to date, which makes everyone safer.
What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL certificate is a type of security protocol that encrypts communication between web browsers and servers, making websites appear more trustworthy to users.
Do SSL certificates get auto-renewed?
Some Certificate Authorities offer automatic renewal and centralized management of multiple certificates, best for larger companies. However, you must still apply the renewal credit and complete a renewal request manually to ensure the continuation of the certification.
Checking SSL Certificate Validity
You can check an SSL certificate’s validity in two ways:
- Open Certificates Local Computer and go through the list to make sure only legitimate ones are installed.
- Download the Windows sysinternals utility to check certificates.