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Manage Existing SSL Certificates |
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If your Web site is hosted by an Internet Service
Provider or by a Web Hosting company, please contact your provider to
manage your SSL Certificate. Be sure to ask for VeriSign SSL Certificates
to secure your site and protect your brand.
If you have a VeriSign
Certificate Center account, you can easily purchase, renew
and manage your certificates from this central console. If you
don’t already have an account, you can create one the next time you
purchase, renew or replace a VeriSign SSL Certificate. VeriSign
Certificate Center makes it easier than ever for our customers to manage
their SSL requirements.
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If you have a VeriSign Certificate Center account, you can easily purchase, renew and manage your certificates from this central console. If you don't already have an account, you can create one the next time you purchase, renew or replace a VeriSign SSL Certificate. |  |
Our Online support for SSL includes instructions for generating a CSR, installation, 24/7 chat, and a comprehensive knowledge base. Contact customer service by phone or email, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |  |
You either need your challenge phrase or a new Certificate Signing Request (CSR). You can start the renewal process up to 90 days prior to expiration and renew for up to three years from the previous expiry date using your challenge phrase or a new Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
- Choose a multi-year certificate to reduce management and increase savings.
- Upgrade to an Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate to help increase consumer confidence.
Has the information on your certificate changed? You can update corporate and technical contacts during the renewal process. If the information in the Distinguished Name fields has changed, you will need to use the Buy option below. Not sure? Learn how to Change Distinguished Name information.
Securing more than 5 servers? You need Managed PKI for SSL for single-point control and instant issuance at volume pricing.
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If you've already purchased an SSL Certificate from VeriSign, you can buy additional certificates without restarting the enrollment process using your common name, order number, or serial number.
- With SGC-enabled SSL certificates, you can guarantee that every user of your web site will connect with the strongest SSL encryption available to them.
- Choose an Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate to help increase consumer confidence.
- Choose a multi-year certificate to reduce management and increase savings.
Do you need to buy more than one certificate? You may need Managed PKI for SSL for single-point control and instant issuance at volume pricing. |  |
You should revoke your SSL Certificate if you suspect any of these conditions:
- Loss of your private key
- Compromise of your private key
- Incorrect information in the certificate
- Your certificate does not work properly
You will need your challenge phrase to revoke a certificate. Use the information below to replace a revoked certificate.
Why is private key confidentiality important? The private key is used to decipher messages encrypted by your public key. If your private key is compromised, your SSL sessions are not secure. |  |
To replace a certificate, you will need your challenge phrase and a new Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for the enrolment process.
If you request a replacement SSL Certificate within 30 days of issuance, it will be replaced at no cost. A £100 GBP replacement fee applies after 30 days. A replacement SSL Certificate must have the exact same Distinguished Name. Not sure? Learn about the Distinguished Name. |  |
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