What Changed?
Major Certificate Authorities (CAs) have announced new SSL/TLS validity period limits and stricter validation requirements that take effect in 2026. SSL certificates will have a maximum validity of 90 days instead of the previous 398-day limit.
Why It Matters for Business Owners
If your business website uses an SSL certificate, you will need to renew it every 90 days instead of annually. Failure to renew on time will cause browsers to display 'Not Secure' warnings, which can immediately reduce visitor trust and lead to lost sales and leads.
What Action Should Businesses Take?
Ensure your website hosting provider or managed website service supports automated SSL renewal via the ACME protocol (used by Let's Encrypt). If your site requires manual SSL renewal, consider switching to a managed solution that handles automated renewals.
How The Infoage Solutions Can Help
All websites managed by The Infoage Solutions include automated SSL certificate management with 90-day renewal cycles. We monitor certificate expiry and handle renewals automatically so you never have to worry about security warnings.