Dear Customer,
Apple announced that starting September 1, 2020, its Safari browser will no longer trust newly registered SSL certificates with a validity period of two years.
Two-year certificates registered until 31 August 2020, will be trusted, but registered certificates will not exist or after 1 September 2020. Why was the validity period reduced?
Longer validity periods will require longer time for updates or changes to generally roll out. This increases security by reducing the window of exposure if a certificate is compromised, and ensures that certificate holders regularly update their information.
Also, when the key is updated more frequently there is less chance of it being breached by a third party.
What will happen to our clients who buy SSL with us?
What will happen to our clients who buy SSL with us?
A) Clients with SSL 2 years or more:
It will be valid until its expiration date but only 1 year extension is available when it expires.
B) Clients who wish to purchase NEW SSL:
You will have the option to purchase it with a validity period of 1 year only.
Don't hesitate to contact us via our helpdesk portal if you are still worried about SSL after reading this announcement.