What to Do If Your SSL Certificate Expired

An SSL certificate has a validity period (Let’s Encrypt — 90 days, paid — 1 year). After expiry the browser shows a “Not secure” warning and may block access.

Signs of expiry:

• In browser: NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID.
• Green padlock disappeared or turned red.
• Customer complaints “site does not open”.

What to do:

If SSL is Let’s Encrypt:

1. cPanel → SSL/TLS Status → click Run AutoSSL.
2. In 1–10 minutes a new certificate is issued and installed.
3. If AutoSSL failed — check that DNS A record points to our server. If correct — open a ticket.

If SSL is paid:

1. Open the services list and renew the SSL (or order new in the store).
2. After issuance — install via cPanel → SSL/TLS → Manage SSL sites.

Prevention:

• Enable auto-renewal in the client area.
• Subscribe to notifications in @navjucloudtj_bot — alerts at 30, 14, 7 days before expiration.