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Introduction

Monitoring SSL certificate status and expiration dates is crucial for maintaining website security and preventing service interruptions. Expired SSL certificates can cause browser warnings, loss of visitor trust, and potential security vulnerabilities. cPanel’s SSL/TLS management interface provides comprehensive tools to view certificate details and monitor their status. This guide explains how to check SSL certificate information using the Security > SSL/TLS section in cPanel, enabling proactive certificate management and ensuring continuous secure connections for your websites.

Prerequisites

• Access to cPanel with the necessary permissions.

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

Access and log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.

Step 2: Access SSL sites

Under the Security section, click SSL/TLS. Then, click Manage SSL sites.

Step 3: View Certificate Details

You will see a list of Installed SSL Websites. Click Certificate Details for the domain you wish to check. This will display key information about the SSL certificate:

• Certificate ID: the unique identifier for the SSL certificate
• Domains: the list of all the domains and subdomains that the single SSL certificate secures for
• Issuer: the Certificate Authority (CA) that issued the SSL certificate
• Key: the type and size of the cryptographic key used for the certificate
• Expiration: the date and time when the certificate will expire

Conclusion

Checking SSL certificate details through cPanel’s SSL/TLS interface is an essential practice for maintaining website security and avoiding unexpected certificate expirations. Regular monitoring of certificate status, expiration dates, and coverage ensures your websites maintain secure connections and visitor trust.

Should you have any inquiries about the guidelines, please feel free to open a ticket through your portal account or contact us at support@ipserverone.com. We’ll be happy to assist you further.