The maximum lifetime of certificates is being significantly reduced over the next few years, so there’s never been a better time to automate your certificate management.
The maximum lifetime of an SSL certificate is being reduced in the following phases:
- Until March 14th 2026: Max 398 days (13 months)
- From March 15th 2026: Max 200 days
- From March 15th 2027: Max 100 days
- From March 15th 2029: Max 47 days
This means that by 2029 SSL certificates will need to be renewed nearly 8 times per year.
