{"id":2093,"date":"2025-04-16T07:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T07:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2025-04-16T07:56:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T07:56:44","slug":"how-to-renew-an-ssl-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheapsslsecurity.com\/p\/how-to-renew-an-ssl-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to renew an SSL certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renewing an SSL certificate is almost the same as issuing a new one.<\/h2>\n

We recommend doing this 30 days before the current expiration date; this approach saves the remaining days and helps to avoid downtime on the site.<\/p>\n

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To renew your SSL certificate, take these steps:<\/h2>\n

1. Place a new order<\/h3>\n

Begin the process as if you were purchasing a certificate for the first time.
\nAll the products are available on cheapsslsecurity.com, your account\u2019s dashboard, and the \u201cQuick Re-Order\u201d panel.
\n\"How<\/p>\n

2. Create a new CSR (Certificate Signing Request)<\/h3>\n

Generate the CSR where your website is hosted, or you can use our built-in CSR generator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NOTE: The Private Key is generated together with the CSR as a pair and must be saved manually. No one should have access to your Private Key. Therefore, it is never sent via e-mail and is unavailable for download. The compromised Private Key leads to immediate certificate revocation. In case of Private Key loss, it is necessary to generate a new RSA key pair (CSR + Private Key) and reissue the certificate using the new keys.<\/div>\n

3. Generate a new certificate<\/h3>\n

After purchase, your order status will appear as ‘Incomplete’ on your account page.
\nClick the \u201cGENERATE CERT NOW\u201d button and fill out the form. Be sure to select the \u201cRENEWAL\u201d option when you submit your CSR – this will link the new certificate to the previous one.
\n\"Submit<\/p>\n

4. Pass Domain Validation <\/h3>\n

The Domain Validation type was chosen in the previous step, however, it can be adjusted on the Order Page at any momentif needed.
\nFollow the instructions here to pass the validation: https:\/\/knowledge.cheapsslsecurity.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/22000202232-domain-validation<\/p>\n

Some products may also require passing the Organization\/Extended Validation.<\/strong><\/p>\n