SSL Certificate Renewal
By default, SSL certificates are purchased with an expiration date of one year from the date of purchase. The SSL certificate must be renewed by means of purchasing a new one prior to the expiration of your current certificate.
Can I pay more than one year at a time?
Currently, the validity of SSL purchased through your Customer Portal is one year. You can also renew your SSL yearly.
Please visit this article to learn more about our different SSL plans.
How long does it take to activate the new certificate?
We recommend that you purchase your new SSL certificate no later than a week before your existing SSL certificate is set to expire. This will provide ample time if you encounter any unforeseen complications, such as mismatched WHOIS information or domain expiration.
Will I be notified when I need to renew?
While we will attempt to provide notification to you regarding your SSL renewal if you have purchased through HostGator, it is ultimately your responsibility to track this information. It is highly recommended that you create a recurring reminder that the SSL requires renewal, such as through Google Calendars.
Purchasing a new SSL Certificate
Renewing your SSL certificate means you need to purchase a new one. New SSL certificates can be purchased from your HostGator Customer Portal and installed for free. To purchase a new SSL certificate from HostGator, please see the following article:
You may also purchase an SSL elsewhere; we will install it for a $10 fee. If you would like HostGator to install an SSL certificate from a third party, please visit the following articles for more information:
- How do I use the Third Party SSL Certificate I Purchased?
- What You Need to Know About Purchasing Your Own SSL Certificate
Are you looking for more references about SSL? We have consolidated our SSL articles for you.
- Overview: SSL for Newbies
- Part 1: What is SSL/Secure Certificate?
- Part 2: What type of SSL/Secure Certificate do I need?
- Part 3: Important Things You Should Know Before Installing an SSL Certificate
- Part 4: How do I purchase an SSL Certificate?
- Part 5: How Do I Use My SSL Certificate?