Notification of phased reduction in SSL certificate validity period: The 200-day era has officially arrived.

In response to global cybersecurity upgrade requirements and to fully comply with the latest SC-081v3 proposal specification adopted by the CA/B Forum, the platform will adjust its SSL certificate validity policy in phases according to a defined timeline. This adjustment aims to further enhance the security level of encrypted communications, promote the industry's transition to a more agile and secure certificate management mechanism, and ensure the compliant and stable operation of your business. The specific adjustment arrangements are as follows:

I. Phased Adjustment Timeline

This adjustment will be implemented step-by-step according to the following defined timeline. Please pay close attention to key dates and plan ahead.

Scope of Application: All publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates worldwide

II. Core Changes and Impact Analysis

The core of this adjustment is shortening the maximum validity period of SSL certificates from the industry-standard 398 days (approximately 13 months) to 200 days. This change means:

Doubling the management frequency: Your certificate renewal cycle will be halved, meaning you will need to monitor certificate expiration more frequently. The traditional annual renewal model will change to a semi-annual renewal model.

Surge in demand for automated management: With the shortened manual certificate management cycle, the risk of certificate expiration due to negligence will significantly increase. Certificate expiration will directly trigger website access security warnings, seriously affecting user experience and corporate reputation.

Certificates already issued and valid are not affected by this adjustment and can be used normally until their expiration date.

III. Recommended Actions

In response to the shortened certificate validity period, we strongly recommend that you take the following actions immediately to ensure continued business security and stable access:

Immediately review your existing certificate assets. Plan for renewals. Conduct a comprehensive review of the validity period, brand, type, and associated business systems of your company's existing SSL certificates. Based on actual usage scenarios, complete the application or renewal of long-term certificates before March 15, 2026, to minimize the impact of the adjustment on your business.

Please take this major industry rule adjustment seriously and plan ahead to ensure your website remains secure. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our technical support team.