SSL Renewal Checklist for Business Websites

Overview

SSL certificates protect encrypted traffic and browser trust. Renewal should be checked before expiration and verified after installation.

When this helps

Use this guide when an SSL certificate is close to expiring, after a domain change, or when browsers show certificate warnings.

Recommended steps

1. Confirm the certificate covers the correct domain names.
2. Verify domain validation email or DNS requirements.
3. Install or renew the certificate before expiration.
4. Test HTTPS versions of key pages.
5. Check forms, checkout, admin login, and redirects after renewal.

Information XMLA may need

• Domain names on the certificate
• Expiration warning or screenshot
• Hosting account involved
• Validation email or DNS access
• Pages showing browser warnings

Next step

If the browser warning is active, contact XMLA before making unrelated DNS or hosting changes.