{"id":12945,"date":"2024-02-18T19:26:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T02:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/?p=12945"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T00:02:47","slug":"how-can-i-check-if-an-ssl-certificate-is-valid-and-trusted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/2024\/02\/18\/how-can-i-check-if-an-ssl-certificate-is-valid-and-trusted.html","title":{"rendered":"How can I check if an SSL certificate is valid and trusted?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--\nLuckyRegister SSL Certificates \u2014 Full Hero Section\nPaste this into a \"Custom HTML\" block on any KB post about SSL Certificates.\n\nReplicates the entire hero from SSL_certificates.htm: eyebrow badge, headline,\nsupporting text, action buttons, and the \"SEO impact\" console widget.\nUses H2 (not H1) since the WordPress post already has its own H1 (the post title).\n-->\n\n<style>\n.kb-sslhero {\n  background: #1d6ccd;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 40px 32px;\n  margin: 32px 0;\n}\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\n  .kb-sslhero { padding: 28px 20px; }\n}\n.kb-sslhero-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;\n  gap: 48px;\n  align-items: center;\n  max-width: 1120px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n@media (max-width: 860px) {\n  .kb-sslhero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n}\n.kb-sslhero-eyebrow {\n  font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #fff;\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 8px;\n  padding: 6px 12px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n.kb-sslhero-eyebrow::before {\n  content: \"\";\n  width: 6px;\n  height: 6px;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  background: #fff;\n}\n.kb-sslhero h2 {\n  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif !important;\n  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 44px) !important;\n  font-weight: 700 !important;\n  line-height: 1.15 !important;\n  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;\n  color: #fff !important;\n  margin: 0 0 20px !important;\n}\n.kb-sslhero h2 a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }\n.kb-sslhero-lead {\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\n  margin: 0 0 28px;\n  max-width: 560px;\n}\n.kb-sslhero-actions {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 14px;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.kb-btn {\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 14.5px;\n  padding: 10px 20px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  border: 1px solid transparent;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 8px;\n}\n.kb-btn-cart { background: #fff; color: #1d6ccd; border-color: #fff; }\n.kb-btn-cart:hover { background: #E8ECFF; }\n.kb-btn-ghost { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: #fff; }\n.kb-btn-ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; }\n\n\/* Console (SEO impact) widget *\/\n.kb-console {\n  background: #14161A;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  padding: 22px 22px 20px;\n  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(20,22,26,0.35);\n}\n.kb-console-head {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 8px;\n  margin-bottom: 18px;\n}\n.kb-console-head span {\n  width: 9px;\n  height: 9px;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  background: #3a3d45;\n}\n.kb-console-head b {\n  font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;\n  font-size: 12px;\n  color: #8a8d94;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  margin-left: 6px;\n}\n.kb-console-title {\n  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 19px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #fff;\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n.kb-console-text {\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  color: #c9cbd1;\n  margin: 0 0 18px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n.kb-console-badges {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 8px;\n}\n.kb-console-badge {\n  font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;\n  font-size: 12px;\n  color: #fff;\n  background: #22252c;\n  border: 1px solid #2a2d34;\n  padding: 6px 12px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"kb-sslhero\">\n  <div class=\"kb-sslhero-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"kb-sslhero-eyebrow\">SSL Certificates<\/span>\n      <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/SSL_certificates.htm\" style=\"font-size: 44px;\">SSL Certificates<\/a><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"kb-sslhero-lead\"><strong>The &#8220;Not Secure&#8221; warning that scares customers away.<\/strong> Without SSL, browsers flag your site &#8220;Not Secure&#8221; \u2014 costing you sales, trust, and search ranking. Every plan includes SHA-2, 2048-bit encryption, and issuance in minutes.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"kb-sslhero-actions\">\n        <a class=\"kb-btn kb-btn-cart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/SSL_certificates.htm#plans\">See plans<\/a>\n        <a class=\"kb-btn kb-btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/SSL_certificates.htm#free-vs-paid\">Why Choose Us<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"kb-console\">\n      <div class=\"kb-console-head\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><b>SEO impact<\/b><\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"kb-console-title\">A good SSL certificate can improve Google ranking<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"kb-console-text\">Google made HTTPS a confirmed ranking signal back in 2014 \u2014 and it hasn&#8217;t stopped mattering since.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"kb-console-badges\">\n        <span class=\"kb-console-badge\">Confirmed Google ranking signal<\/span>\n        <span class=\"kb-console-badge\">Lower bounce rate<\/span>\n        <span class=\"kb-console-badge\">Faster with HTTP\/2<\/span>\n        <span class=\"kb-console-badge\">Accurate Analytics data<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/SSL_certificates.htm\">check if an SSL certificate is valid and trusted<\/a>, you can use various online tools and services that perform a quick analysis of the SSL certificate&#8217;s configuration and status. Here are some steps you can follow to check the validity and trustworthiness of an SSL certificate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use an SSL Checker Tool<\/strong>: Websites like SSL Shopper, TrackSSL, and DigiCert provide SSL checker tools that can quickly diagnose problems with your SSL certificate installation. You can enter your server&#8217;s public hostname into the tool&#8217;s input field and click the check button to see if the SSL certificate is correctly installed, valid, trusted, and doesn&#8217;t give any errors to users. We recommend using Qualys\u00ae SSL Labs&#8217;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/casecurity.ssllabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSL Server Test<\/a>&nbsp;for information about your SSL&#8217;s configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check for the Correct Hostname<\/strong>: Ensure that the correct hostname is included in the certificate. If the domain name in the SSL certificate does not match the URL typed into the browser, users might encounter warnings about untrusted connections.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verify the Certificate Chain<\/strong>: The server should be giving out the correct intermediate certificates so that users&#8217; browsers do not display untrusted warnings. The SSL checker tools can help you verify this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check the Expiration Date<\/strong>: SSL checker tools can also inform you of the certificate&#8217;s expiration date. It&#8217;s important to renew your certificates before they expire to avoid accessibility issues and loss of trust from users.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Look for Errors<\/strong>: If there are any SSL errors, such as old hash functions or issues with the certificate chain, these should be addressed to maintain a secure connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monitor for Certificate Changes<\/strong>: Some services, like TrackSSL, offer monitoring for SSL certificate expiration, changes, and fraudulent certificates. This can help prevent website downtime and reputation damage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Advanced SSL Tools<\/strong>: For a more detailed report of the SSL security of your server, including revocation, cipher, and protocol information, you can use advanced tools like SSL Labs&#8217; SSL Server Test.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using these methods, you can ensure that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/SSL_certificates.htm\">your SSL certificate is valid<\/a>, trusted, and properly configured to provide a secure connection for your users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Worried about your SSL installation and maintenance?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.luckyregister.com\/products\/ssl-managed\">Our managed SSL service<\/a> will help you relieve this worry. We handle your SSL installation and maintenance &#8211; saving you time and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secure Your Site with Superior SSL Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Experience unmatched security and trust with our advanced SSL certificates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domain Validation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Verify your ownership and build user confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unbreakable Encryption:<\/strong>&nbsp;Powerful SHA-2 &amp; 2048-bit encryption safeguard sensitive data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEO Boost:<\/strong>&nbsp;Secure sites rank higher in search engine results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant Activation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get your SSL certificate in just 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visually Trusted:<\/strong>&nbsp;Display the https padlock and earn user trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security Seal:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enhance brand credibility with a prominent trust seal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited Server Coverage:<\/strong>&nbsp;Secure all your domains on a single certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Reissues:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get unlimited renewals at no additional cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry-Leading Warranty:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enjoy protection against security breaches with a $100,000 &#8211; $1,000,000 warranty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"69\" height=\"69\" class=\"wp-image-12953\" style=\"width: 69px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ssl-certificate-2.png\" alt=\"SSL certificate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ssl-certificate-2.png 512w, https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ssl-certificate-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ssl-certificate-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 69px) 100vw, 69px\" \/> <strong>Don&#8217;t settle for basic &#8211; choose the best protection for your website &amp; providing you with peace of mind for your investment with our <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.luckyregister.com\/products\/ssl?plid=103615&amp;search=Search\">Superior SSL Protection<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSL certificate articles<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts is-layout-flow wp-block-latest-posts-is-layout-flow\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/2024\/02\/19\/what-is-the-process-for-boosting-seo-rankings-with-ssl.html\">What is the process for boosting SEO rankings with SSL?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/2024\/02\/18\/how-can-i-check-if-an-ssl-certificate-is-valid-and-trusted.html\">How can I check if an SSL certificate is valid and trusted?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/2024\/02\/18\/how-do-i-know-if-my-ssl-certificate-is-properly-formatted-and-can-be-parsed-by-the-browser.html\">How do I know if my SSL certificate is properly formatted and can be parsed by the browser?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/2024\/02\/18\/what-are-some-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-implementing-ssl-on-a-website.html\">What are some common mistakes to avoid when implementing SSL on a website?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyregister.com\/domain-hosting-tips\/2024\/02\/18\/can-ssl-certificates-be-used-for-non-ecommerce-websites.html\">Can SSL certificates be used for non-eCommerce websites?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SSL Certificates SSL Certificates The &#8220;Not Secure&#8221; warning that scares customers away. 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