We would like to inform you that effective March 15, 2026, the maximum validity period for SSL/TLS certificates will be reduced to 200 days as part of an industry-wide security update. Please note that there is no need to purchase a new certificate after 200 days. You may simply reissue your existing certificate at any time during the year to obtain the remaining validity of your original one-year term. At this time, no pricing changes have been communicated. We will inform customers directly should any pricing adjustments occur. 

Industry-Wide Changes to SSL/TLS Certificate Lifecycles 

To enhance global online security standards, SSL/TLS certificate validity periods will be reduced in phases: 

• March 15, 2026 – Maximum validity reduced from 398 days to 200 days 

• March 15, 2027 – Further reduction to 100 days 

• March 15, 2029 – Final enforcement of a 47-day maximum validity 

This proposal was introduced by Apple, endorsed by Sectigo, and approved under Ballot SC-081v3. The change is supported by major browsers and certificate authorities worldwide.  Although certificates may still be purchased for one year, the issued validity period will gradually shorten according to the above timeline. 

What This Means for Your Organization 

• Certificates will need to be renewed more frequently. 

• Manual renewal processes will carry higher operational risk. 

• Automation will become increasingly important to prevent service interruptions and browser security warnings. 

How We Support You 

As an authorized Sectigo reseller, we provide: 

• SSL/TLS certificates fully compliant with evolving industry standards 

• Strategic guidance to manage shorter certificate lifecycles 
• Support for automation solutions to ensure continuous protection 

The transition will be gradual, but early preparation will help ensure a smooth and disruption-free experience. 

Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss how best to prepare your organization for these upcoming changes.