How to Renew an SSL Certificate Before It Expires

How to Renew an SSL Certificate Before It Expires

Keep Your Website Secure With QuickServers’ SSL Renewal Guide

An SSL certificate is essential for protecting your visitors, securing your website, and maintaining trust. But like any security credential, SSL certificates come with an expiration date. Renewing your certificate before it expires is critical to avoid browser warnings, search-ranking loss, and interruptions in website security.

At QuickServers, we make SSL renewals simple through our integrated SSL management system. This guide explains why renewing on time matters and how to complete the process smoothly.

1. Why SSL Renewal Is Important

When an SSL certificate expires:

• Browsers display “Not Secure” or full-screen security warnings

• Encrypted HTTPS connections stop functioning

• User trust and conversions drop

• Search engines may reduce ranking or visibility

• API integrations, payment gateways, and login forms may stop working

Renewing your SSL certificate before expiration ensures your website remains secure and trusted at all times.

2. When Should You Renew Your SSL Certificate?

SSL certificates should be renewed before the expiration date shown in your hosting dashboard or certificate details.

QuickServers recommends renewing at least 30 days before expiration.

Early renewal preserves your remaining time — your new certificate simply extends your validity period without losing days.

You’ll receive renewal reminders via your QuickServers account, ensuring you never overlook an expiring certificate.

3. What You Need Before Renewing

To renew your SSL certificate, you may need:

• A new Certificate Signing Request (CSR)

• Your domain to be active and resolving correctly

• Access to your QuickServers hosting account

• An email address or DNS settings that can be used for validation

Some SSL types require additional verification, so renewing early gives you time to complete the validation process without downtime.

4. Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your SSL Certificate

Step 1: Log in to Your QuickServers Hosting Dashboard

Visit your QuickServers account to view your active SSL certificates and expiration dates.

Step 2: Locate the Certificate Nearing Expiration

Find the certificate you want to renew. You’ll see renewal options and alerts as the expiration date approaches.

Step 3: Generate a New CSR (If Required)

Some SSL renewals require a fresh CSR.
If you need one, follow our guide:
“How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for SSL”

Make sure:

• The domain name is correct

• Organization details are accurate

• The key strength is at least 2048 bits

Step 4: Begin the Renewal Process

Start the renewal from your SSL management panel.
You will be prompted to enter your CSR and confirm your details.

Step 5: Complete Domain Validation

To issue your renewed certificate, domain validation must be completed.
This may include:

• Clicking an approval link sent to your domain email

• Uploading a verification file to your server

• Adding a DNS TXT record

Choose whichever method is easiest for you.

Step 6: Download and Install the Renewed SSL Certificate

Once validated, download your renewed certificate files from your QuickServers account.

Install them on your server just as you would during the initial installation.

We offer installation guides for:

• Apache

• Nginx

• cPanel-based hosting

• Custom servers

Step 7: Restart Your Web Server

Restarting Apache or Nginx ensures your renewed certificate is loaded correctly.

5. How to Verify Your SSL Renewal Was Successful

After installing the renewed certificate:

1. Visit your website using https://

2. Click the padlock icon and check:

   • Issue date

   • Expiration date

   • Valid certificate chain

3. Use an SSL checker tool to confirm no errors

4. Ensure browser warnings have disappeared

QuickServers tip: If your website shows an old expiration date, your server may still be using the previous certificate. Double-check your installation paths and restart your server.

6. Avoiding Problems During SSL Renewal

Here are common issues and how to prevent them:

If you ever need help, the QuickServers team can assist with verification, installation, and troubleshooting.

7. QuickServers Makes SSL Renewal Simple

Our integrated SSL system ensures you can:

• View expiration dates at a glance

• Receive early renewal reminders

• Renew certificates with one simple workflow

• Manage multiple domains securely

• Generate CSRs directly from your hosting panel

With QuickServers, keeping your website protected is fast, easy, and reliable.

The Bottom Line

SSL renewal is a crucial part of website maintenance. Renewing your certificate before it expires prevents security warnings, protects your visitors, and ensures your site continues running securely.

With QuickServers, renewing an SSL certificate is streamlined and fully supported, giving you confidence that your website remains encrypted year-round.

Related Knowledgebase Articles

• What Is an SSL Certificate and Why Your Website Needs One

• How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for SSL

• Step-by-Step Guide to Installing an SSL Certificate on Your QuickServers Hosting

• Troubleshooting Common SSL Certificate Errors on Your Website