Knowledge Base
SSL Certificate Renewal
Keeping Your SSL Certificate Active
SSL certificates expire and need renewal.
Let's Encrypt Auto-Renewal
Good news! Let's Encrypt certificates automatically renew:
- Certificates valid for 90 days
- Auto-renewal starts at 30 days before expiry
- No action required from you
If Auto-Renewal Fails
Reasons renewal might fail:
- Domain no longer points to server
- Server issues
- Too many certificates requested
Manual Renewal
- Go to SSL Certificates in DirectAdmin
- Select your domain
- Click Renew or Request new certificate
Custom Certificate Renewal
If using a purchased certificate:
- Renew with your certificate provider
- Download new certificate files
- Install in DirectAdmin
Expiration Warnings
You may receive email warnings before expiration. Don't ignore them if auto-renewal isn't working!
Checking Expiration
- Visit your site with https://
- Click padlock icon
- View certificate details
- Check "Valid To" date