How to Check the SSL Information of Websites

An SSL certificate provides an extra layer of security between a website and a browser. It both serves to authenticate the website’s identity and to encrypt any information provided through the website. If you want to view an SSL certificate's information, such as the SSL issuer/provider, there is no need for an SSL checker tool, as you can simply view a website's SSL certificate via your browser's address bar.

This article discusses how to view a website's SSL certificate depending on what browser you're using.

• Mozilla Firefox ⤵
• Google Chrome ⤵
• Microsoft Edge ⤵
• Internet Explorer ⤵

Please check out the Related Articles section below if you're looking for more articles about SSL.

Mozilla Firefox

To view the website’s SSL information in the Mozilla Firefox browser:

1. Go to an SSL-enabled website.
2. Click on the padlock icon next to website's URL in the address bar.

   

3. In the pop-up window, click on Connection secure.

   

4. Select More Information in the next pop-up window.
5. Under the Security tab, click on the View Certificate button.

   

6. The Certificate will appear in a new tab, displaying the SSL information, such as:
   • Issued To/Common Name/Organization Unit - This is the domain where the SSL was issued.
   • Issued Name - This is your SSL Issuer.
   • Validity - This shows your SSL certificate’s issuance and expiration dates.
   • Fingerprints/Serial Number - This is your SSL certificate’s unique ID.

     

Google Chrome

Chrome shows a dark gray lock icon on the left side of the URL for all SSL Certificates. To view the SSL Information:

1. Go to an SSL-enabled website.
2. Click on the padlock icon next to website's URL in the address bar.

   

3. In the pop-up window, click on Connection is secure.

   

4. Click Certificate is valid.

   

5. The Certificate Viewer will appear on the pop-up window, displaying the following information:
   • Issued To/Common Name - This is the domain where the SSL was issued.
   • Issued By - This is your SSL Issuer.
   • Validity Period - This shows your SSL certificate’s issuance and expiration dates.
   • Fingerprints/Serial Number - This is your SSL certificate’s unique ID.

     

6. More information can be found under the Details tab.

   

Microsoft Edge

1. Go to an SSL-enabled website.
2. Click on the padlock icon next to website's URL in the address bar.

   

3. In the pop-up window, click on Connection is secure.

   

4. Click the Show Certificate icon beside the "X" icon.

   

5. The Certificate Viewer will appear on the pop-up window, displaying the following information:
   • Issued To/Common Name - This is the domain where the SSL was issued.
   • Issued By - This is your SSL Issuer.
   • Validity Period - This shows your SSL certificate’s issuance and expiration dates.
   • Fingerprints/Serial Number - This is your SSL certificate’s unique ID.

     

6. More SSL information can be found under the Details tab.

   

Internet Explorer

1. Go to an SSL-enabled website.
2. Click on the padlock icon next to website's URL in the address bar.

   

3. Click View Certificates to view the SSL certificate details.

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