SSL Certificates Are Getting Shorter. Here's What It Means for You.

SSL certificates used to last 5 years. Then 1 year. Soon, just 47 days.

Starting March 2026, certificate lifespans will shrink in stages:

• March 2026 → ~200 days
• March 2027 → ~100 days
• March 2029 → 47 days

Why is this happening? 

If a certificate gets stolen or wrongly issued, a shorter lifespan limits the damage. Less time valid = less time for attackers to exploit it. It also forces better habits — less copy-pasting, less forgetting, more automation.

Will this cost more?

No. You still buy a certificate once. Reissuing it is free for the entire year.

If you have any questions, please open a support ticket.