Step 1: Renew an Expiring (or Expired) Certificate in Your Account<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nExisting customers: <\/strong>Log in<\/a> to your account. If your certificate will expire within 30 days, you\u2019ll see a renew<\/strong> option besides the SSL certificate. If your SSL certificate already expired, you\u2019ll still see the renewal option listed on your account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"renew](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSimply click on Renew now<\/strong> and make the payment. Follow the instructions from step two. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to change the certificate type or brand<\/strong>, follow the procedure stated below for the new customer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNew customer<\/strong>s<\/strong>: <\/strong>Select the right SSL certificate for your website from RapidSSLonline.com. Instead of clicking “Add to Cart,” click on the Renew Now<\/strong> button. Fill the form and make the payment. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep<\/strong> <\/strong>2:<\/strong> Generate a certificate signing request (CSR) code, which is also known as the public key. <\/h3>\n\n\n\nSelect the server type from our CSR Knowledgebase<\/a>. This site has resources to guide you through the entire CSR generation process that include screenshots from actual servers and easy-to-follow instructions. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce the CSR code is generated, copy the entire code, including the lines —-BEGIN NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST—– and —–END NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST—–. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: <\/strong>Submit the CSR code to the issuing certificate authority (CA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Log in<\/a> to your account. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Go to My Orders and click on Generate<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Select the domain verification method. For OV and EV SSL certificates, the CA will further ask some additional company information later. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on Generate<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- This button will lead you to the page where you need to paste the copied CSR code. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: <\/strong> Complete the Validation Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce you send the CSR code to the CA, you\u2019ll be asked to complete the validation process<\/a> as per the type of SSL certificate you have selected. The domain ownership verification is common for all the certificate types. You will be asked to either click on a verification link that will be sent via email, or upload a unique file on your server. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor OV and EV SSL certificates, you have to go through the validation process again at the time of renewal. If you\u2019re an existing customer, the verification process will take much lesser time, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: <\/strong> Install the Renewed SSL Certificate on the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce the validation process is complete, the certificate authority will generate the SSL certificate. You will receive all the needed SSL certificate files via email. Follow this Installation Guide<\/a> to install the SSL certificate on your server. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCongratulations! You have successfully renewed your RapidSSL certificate! As you can see, the RapidSSL certificate renewal process involves almost the same steps as buying a new one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having issues? No worries. We\u2019ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions to help: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Renew RapidSSL: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) <\/h2>\n\n\n\nCan I use my old CSR code at the time of renewing the SSL certificate?<\/strong> <\/strong> No. You must generate a new CSR code to renew your SSL certificate. The rule is the same for all the certificate authorities and certificate\u00a0types.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div>
I own multiple websites. Should I go through the entire renewal process numerous times for all the sites?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong> Yes,\u00a0but there\u00a0is an easier option:\u00a0Buy a\u00a0multi\u00a0domain SSL certificate<\/a>\u00a0or multi\u00a0domain wildcard SSL certificate. You can secure all\u00a0of\u00a0your websites and\/or\u00a0subdomains under a single SSL certificate\u00a0(depending on the type of certificate you choose).\u00a0This\u00a0not only\u00a0will\u00a0save you money,\u00a0but\u00a0it will\u00a0also\u00a0make certificate management\u00a0easier.\u00a0Plus, you need to go through the entire SSL renewal process just one time!\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> Can I change the certificate authority or type of SSL certificate at the time of renewal?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong> Yes,\u00a0you can change the\u00a0CA, brand, and type of certificate at the time of\u00a0the\u00a0renewal.\u00a0This means that you can upgrade from\u00a0a domain validation (DV) certificate\u00a0to\u00a0one that offers\u00a0organization validation (OV)\u00a0or\u00a0even extended validation (EV). You\u00a0also\u00a0can upgrade from a single domain SSL to a multi\u00a0domain, wildcard, or\u00a0even\u00a0multi\u00a0domain wildcard SSL certificate.\u00a0 Of course! In fact, it\u2019s\u00a0highly recommended\u00a0that you\u00a0renew\u00a0all\u00a0SSL certificates\u00a0as early as 30 days before their\u00a0expiry dates.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div>
What happens if I couldn\u2019t renew my SSL certificate on time?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong> If the SSL certificate expires before you can renew it, your website will be unprotected and insecure from the minute the SSL certificate expires. Plus, all web browsers will show\u00a0\u201cYour connection is not private\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0or \u201cWarning: Potential Security Risk Ahead<\/strong>\u201d warning messages to your website visitors. This will ruin your website\u2019s reputation and reduce web traffic. Such security warnings will make it way easier for hackers to spot insecure websites, making it even more vulnerable to\u00a0cyber-attacks\u00a0and data theft.attacks\u00a0and data theft.\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> Will I lose the time remaining on my current SSL certificate if I choose to renew early?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong> No.\u00a0If you buy an SSL certificate from\u00a0RapidSSLonline, we\u2019ll add all of the remaining time (up to 30 days) to your new certificate. For example, if you renew your certificate one month before its expiry date, and you renew it for one year, this means we\u2019ll issue a new SSL certificate for 13 months instead of 12. Need to renew RapidSSL certificate? Here are your step-by-step instructions for the SSL renewal process In this RapidSSL certificate renewal instruction guide, we cover the top questions people tend to ask about SSL certificate renewals. In the first half, we go over the steps to<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSimply click on Renew now<\/strong> and make the payment. Follow the instructions from step two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to change the certificate type or brand<\/strong>, follow the procedure stated below for the new customer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n New customer<\/strong>s<\/strong>: <\/strong>Select the right SSL certificate for your website from RapidSSLonline.com. Instead of clicking “Add to Cart,” click on the Renew Now<\/strong> button. Fill the form and make the payment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Select the server type from our CSR Knowledgebase<\/a>. This site has resources to guide you through the entire CSR generation process that include screenshots from actual servers and easy-to-follow instructions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the CSR code is generated, copy the entire code, including the lines —-BEGIN NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST—– and —–END NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST—–. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you send the CSR code to the CA, you\u2019ll be asked to complete the validation process<\/a> as per the type of SSL certificate you have selected. The domain ownership verification is common for all the certificate types. You will be asked to either click on a verification link that will be sent via email, or upload a unique file on your server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For OV and EV SSL certificates, you have to go through the validation process again at the time of renewal. If you\u2019re an existing customer, the verification process will take much lesser time, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the validation process is complete, the certificate authority will generate the SSL certificate. You will receive all the needed SSL certificate files via email. Follow this Installation Guide<\/a> to install the SSL certificate on your server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Congratulations! You have successfully renewed your RapidSSL certificate! As you can see, the RapidSSL certificate renewal process involves almost the same steps as buying a new one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Having issues? No worries. We\u2019ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions to help: <\/p>\n\n\n\n No. You must generate a new CSR code to renew your SSL certificate. The rule is the same for all the certificate authorities and certificate\u00a0types.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> Yes,\u00a0but there\u00a0is an easier option:\u00a0Buy a\u00a0multi\u00a0domain SSL certificate<\/a>\u00a0or multi\u00a0domain wildcard SSL certificate. You can secure all\u00a0of\u00a0your websites and\/or\u00a0subdomains under a single SSL certificate\u00a0(depending on the type of certificate you choose).\u00a0This\u00a0not only\u00a0will\u00a0save you money,\u00a0but\u00a0it will\u00a0also\u00a0make certificate management\u00a0easier.\u00a0Plus, you need to go through the entire SSL renewal process just one time!\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> Yes,\u00a0you can change the\u00a0CA, brand, and type of certificate at the time of\u00a0the\u00a0renewal.\u00a0This means that you can upgrade from\u00a0a domain validation (DV) certificate\u00a0to\u00a0one that offers\u00a0organization validation (OV)\u00a0or\u00a0even extended validation (EV). You\u00a0also\u00a0can upgrade from a single domain SSL to a multi\u00a0domain, wildcard, or\u00a0even\u00a0multi\u00a0domain wildcard SSL certificate.\u00a0 Of course! In fact, it\u2019s\u00a0highly recommended\u00a0that you\u00a0renew\u00a0all\u00a0SSL certificates\u00a0as early as 30 days before their\u00a0expiry dates.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> If the SSL certificate expires before you can renew it, your website will be unprotected and insecure from the minute the SSL certificate expires. Plus, all web browsers will show\u00a0\u201cYour connection is not private\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0or \u201cWarning: Potential Security Risk Ahead<\/strong>\u201d warning messages to your website visitors. This will ruin your website\u2019s reputation and reduce web traffic. Such security warnings will make it way easier for hackers to spot insecure websites, making it even more vulnerable to\u00a0cyber-attacks\u00a0and data theft.attacks\u00a0and data theft.\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> No.\u00a0If you buy an SSL certificate from\u00a0RapidSSLonline, we\u2019ll add all of the remaining time (up to 30 days) to your new certificate. For example, if you renew your certificate one month before its expiry date, and you renew it for one year, this means we\u2019ll issue a new SSL certificate for 13 months instead of 12. Need to renew RapidSSL certificate? Here are your step-by-step instructions for the SSL renewal process In this RapidSSL certificate renewal instruction guide, we cover the top questions people tend to ask about SSL certificate renewals. In the first half, we go over the steps to<\/p>\n![\"RapidSSL](\"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rapidssl-buy-new-or-renew-wildcard.png\")
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Step 3: <\/strong>Submit the CSR code to the issuing certificate authority (CA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4: <\/strong> Complete the Validation Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: <\/strong> Install the Renewed SSL Certificate on the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Renew RapidSSL: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n