[Change] Maximum Validity Period of SSL Certificates from sslTrus, Sectigo, DigiCert and Other Brands Adjusted to 199 Days
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According to the SC-081v3 proposal of the CA/Browser Forum, the maximum validity period of public SSL certificates will be adjusted in phases, and the first phase of the adjustment will be officially implemented on March 15, 2026. To align with this requirement, brands including sslTrus, Sectigo, DigiCert, and GlobalSign will successively adjust the maximum validity period of public SSL certificates to 199 days starting from late February. The specific adjustment schedule is as follows:
| Brand | Adjustment Date | Adjustment Content | Maximum Validity Period After Adjustment | Original Maximum Validity Period | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sslTrus | Starting from March 12, 2026 | Adjustment of the maximum validity period of public SSL certificates | 199 days | 398 days | The maximum validity period of all newly issued, reissued, and renewed public SSL certificates shall not exceed 199 days |
| sslTrus (Domestic Root) | Starting from March 1, 2026 | Adjustment of the maximum validity period of public SSL certificates | 199 days | 398 days | The maximum validity period of all newly issued, reissued, and renewed public SSL certificates shall not exceed 199 days |
| Sectigo | Starting from March 12, 2026 | Adjustment of the maximum validity period of public SSL certificates | 199 days | 398 days | The maximum validity period of all newly issued, reissued, and renewed public SSL certificates shall not exceed 199 days |
| DigiCert | Starting from February 24, 2026 | Adjustment of the maximum validity period of public SSL certificates | 199 days | 398 days | The maximum validity period of all newly issued, reissued, and renewed public SSL certificates shall not exceed 199 days |
| GlobalSign | Starting from March 15, 2026 | Adjustment of the maximum validity period of public SSL certificates | 199 days | 398 days | The maximum validity period of all newly issued, reissued, and renewed public SSL certificates shall not exceed 199 days |
- The maximum SSL certificate validity period adjusted by each SSL certificate brand is one day less than the maximum validity period permitted by the CA/Browser Forum.
- The content of this notice is based on industry standard documents and brand announcements. We will issue a separate notice if there is any change to the adjustment schedule.
Scope of Impact
- Newly issued certificates: Starting from the adjustment date, the maximum validity period of all newly issued public SSL certificates will be 199 days.
- Certificate renewal: Starting from the adjustment date, the maximum validity period of all renewed SSL certificates shall not exceed 199 days.
- Certificate reissue: Starting from the adjustment date, the maximum validity period of all reissued SSL certificates shall not exceed 199 days.
- Existing certificates: Certificates that have been issued and are within their validity period will not be affected, and can be used normally until their expiration date.
If you would like to learn more details about this adjustment, or need to obtain SSL certificate automated management strategies, please feel free to contact us. You can get professional support and services through online customer service or by calling our service hotline 400-002-9968, and we will serve you wholeheartedly. Thank you again for your support and trust!
Racent, as a professional digital certificate provider and agent for more than 10 world-renowned CAs, always strictly complies with industry compliance standards, and is committed to providing customers with high-quality services featuring instant issuance and priority validation. We provide cost-effective digital certificate products including SSL certificates, code signing certificates, email security certificates, and document signing certificates, as well as the sslTrus CLM SSL certificate automated operation and maintenance system.