SSL Certificate Records Manager

SSL Records

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Status

Sr. No.	User Name	Branch	Server Type	Domain / Server Name	Start Date	End Date	Days Remaining	SSL Type	Actions

User Name *

Branch *

Server Type *

Deployment Server (IP) *

SSL Type *

Access Control

Domain *

Start Date *

End Date *

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CSR File (.txt)

SSL Certificate (.crt)

Welcome! This guide will help you understand SSL certificates and how to manage them using this system.

What is an SSL Certificate?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates are digital certificates that:

Encrypt data between your website and visitors
Verify your website's identity
Enable HTTPS (the padlock icon in browsers)
Build trust with your users
Improve SEO rankings

Why Track SSL Certificates?

SSL certificates expire and need renewal:

Expired certificates cause security warnings
Users can't access your website safely
Search engines may penalize your site
Business reputation can be damaged
Regular monitoring prevents downtime

Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request)

Create a CSR file containing your domain information. This is usually done on your server or hosting control panel.

Choose SSL Certificate Type

Free: Let's Encrypt, Cloudflare
Paid: DigiCert, Comodo, GeoTrust

Purchase/Obtain Certificate

Submit your CSR to the Certificate Authority (CA) and complete domain validation.

Download Certificate Files

Receive your SSL certificate (.crt) and any intermediate certificates from the CA.

Install Certificate on Server

Upload and configure the certificate files on your web server (Apache, Nginx, IIS, etc.).

Test SSL Installation

Verify your SSL is working correctly using online SSL checkers or browser testing.

Add to SSL Records Manager

Record your SSL details in this system for tracking and renewal management.

Set Renewal Reminders

Monitor expiration dates and set up alerts for timely renewal (usually 30-90 days before expiry).

Server Types

LIVE Server: Production environment where your live website runs

UAT Server: User Acceptance Testing environment for testing before going live

File Types

CSR File (.txt): Certificate Signing Request containing your domain info

SSL Certificate (.crt): The actual certificate file from the CA

Important Dates

Start Date: When the SSL certificate becomes valid

End Date: When the SSL certificate expires and needs renewal