What is an SSL Certificate?
A SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital credential that establishes a secure, encrypted connection between a web server and a user's browser. This encryption ensures that any data exchanged—such as login credentials, payment information, or personal details—remains private and protected from unauthorized access or tampering.
Do I need to provide my own SSL Certificate?
By default Stacks will automatically provision and renew SSL certificates as part of your subscription —no manual action is required.
Can I supply my own SSL Certificate?
No. Stacks does not support custom SSL Certificates.
How often do SSL Certificates expire?
SSL certificates provisioned by Stacks expire every 90 days, but as part of our service, they are automatically renewed before expiration. This ensures your site stays secure and accessible without any interruptions.
How can I verify if my SSL Certificate is valid?
To identify he certificate's issuer, validity period, and other details such as the expiration date, you can inspect the certificate directly in most browsers:
- Chrome: Click the padlock icon in the address bar → "Connection is secure" → "Certificate is valid"
- Firefox: Click the padlock → "Connection secure" → "More information" → "View Certificate"
Safari: Click Safari in the menu → Select "Connection Security Details" → Click "Show Certificate"