SSL Validity Dropping to 199 Days in 2026

The CA/Browser Forum has passed Ballot SC081v3, reducing the maximum validity for publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates. The Deadline:Starting March 15, 2026, the longest validity for any new SSL certificate will be 200 days. Major Certificate Authorities (CAs) are implementing this change even earlier, effectively limiting new certificates to 199 days. When This Affects You: Certificate Authority Adjustment Date […]