In HEXSSL, we continuously develop our services to support customers not only at the stage of purchasing and deploying SSL/TLS certificates, but also in their ongoing maintenance. That is why we have made a free SSL Monitor service available in the client panel. It allows customers to monitor certificate expiration dates and automatically sends reminders […]
From March 2026, the maximum validity of public SSL/TLS certificates is reduced to 200 days. This decision represents another stage in the evolution of the global WebPKI trust infrastructure and results from agreements developed within the CA/Browser Forum – the organization that defines standards for the operation of public certification authorities and internet browsers. At […]
In October 2025, the CA/Browser Forum approved a change aimed at limiting the maximum validity period of publicly trusted Code Signing certificates from the current 39 months to 460 days (approximately 15 months). This change will take effect on March 1, 2026 and has critical implications for software supply chain security (Software Supply Chain Security).
In 2026, the TLS/SSL certificate industry is introducing another major change related to the maximum certificate validity period. DigiCert, as one of the largest certificate authorities, has confirmed that from February 24, 2026, all new public TLS certificates will have a maximum validity of 199 days.
SSL/TLS certificate is a key security element for every website. It ensures the encryption of data transmitted between the browser and the server and gives users confidence in your domain. However, even the best-configured certificate loses its value the moment it expires – and a single day of delay can lead to:
