{"id":62,"date":"2019-07-09T07:23:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T07:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/?p=62"},"modified":"2025-07-11T16:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:55:57","slug":"how-can-i-get-my-certificate-reissued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-get-my-certificate-reissued\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get my certificate reissued?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times when your certificate hasn\u2019t expired, but you need to have it reissued. For instance, these are the cases when the Private key is lost or doesn\u2019t match the certificate, when the website moves to another host, or when some of the c<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ertificate details (common name, organization name or contact details) need to be changed. The reissue process is free and it is similar to the first activation.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these steps to complete the reissue:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\">SSLs.com<\/a> account and g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/user\/bundles\"><strong>My SSL<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Details<\/strong> next to your certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/reissue_1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 3. On the Details page, click <strong>Reissue<\/strong> to initiate the reissue.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reissue_2.png\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Next steps depend on the certificate type. Jump to the section that applies:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#auto_dv\">PositiveSSL &amp; EssentialSSL certificate reissue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#auto_ov_ev\">InstantSSL, PremiumSSL &amp; EV SSL certificate reissue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reg_mdc\">Multi-Domain, Unified Communications &amp; EV Multi-Domain certificate reissue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#further\">Next steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"auto_dv\"><strong>PositiveSSL, EssentialSSL, PositiveSSL Wildcard &amp; EssentialSSL Wildcard certificate <\/strong><strong>Reissue<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1: Reissue for<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Verify that the domain name you want a reissued certificate for is correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reissue_3.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Note<\/b>: you can change it by deleting the default domain tags and entering your chosen domain. Keep in mind that changing this common name for single-domain or wildcard certificates revokes the initial certificate.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Click <strong>Onwards<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2: Save private key<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 You can download the new key automatically generated in your browser or submit a manually generated CSR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><b>Note<\/b>: both options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/IDN-Internationalized-domain-names-Support\">support IDNs with these TLDs<\/a>. Paste the IDN instead of typing it, to ensure there are no mistakes.<\/em><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) <b>Create CSR in-browser<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>This in-browser generator is the default option. Click <b>Save Key<\/b> to download the Private key for the reissued certificate to your device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3.png 638w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Keep in mind<\/strong> that by default, the Private key will be saved to the &#8220;Downloads&#8221; folder on your computer. So, ensure to keep it safe and not to remove accidentally when clearing up your downloads.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reissue_5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>b) <b>Manual CSR Option<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To switch to using the CSR pre-generated on your server, or to receive a command to generate one, tick the <b>I have CSR&#8230;<\/b> option on the right.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 819w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-768x699.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-150x136.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: you can select the encryption method and server type to receive the corresponding command in the <strong>Create<\/strong> <b>CSR in a command line<\/b> field.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Private key is generated along with CSR, and should be kept on the server. This code will be needed during your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/Where-can-I-find-instructions-on-how-to-install-my-SSL-certificate\">SSL installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the <b>Enter CSR<\/b> field, paste the CSR code, including &#8212;&#8211;BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST&#8212;&#8211; and &#8212;&#8211;END CERTIFICATE REQUEST&#8212;&#8211;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reissue_7.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <b>Onwards<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Confirm Domain<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Verify that the domain is correct.<\/p>\n<p>Choose your preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-complete-the-domain-control-validation-for-my-ssl-certificate\">DCV method<\/a> i.e. receive an email which is fastest, or upload a validation file.<\/p>\n<p>Click <b>Submit<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dcv_step.png\" width=\"581\" height=\"657\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now your reissued SSL certificate is activated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/file-based.png\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next you\u2019ll complete the Certificate Authority <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-get-my-certificate-reissued\/#further\">validation process<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"auto_ov_ev\"><strong>InstantSSL, EV SSL, InstantSSL Pro, PremiumSSL &amp; PremiumSSL Wildcard certificate Reissue<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><b>Step 1: Reissue for<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Verify that the domain name you want a reissued certificate for is correct.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reissue_3.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: you can change it by deleting the default domain tags and entering your chosen domain. Keep in mind that changhttps:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reissue_3.pnging this common name for single-domain or wildcard certificates revokes the initial certificate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Click <b>Onwards<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: Save private key<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can download the new key automatically generated in your browser, or submit a manually generated CSR.<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: both options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/IDN-Internationalized-domain-names-Support\">support IDNs with these TLDs<\/a>. Paste the IDN instead of typing it, to ensure there are no mistakes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>a) <b>Create CSR in-browser<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This in-browser generator is the default option. Click <b>Save Key<\/b> to download the Private key for the reissued certificate to your device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3.png 638w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/clipboard-image-3-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Keep in mind<\/strong> that by default, the Private key will be saved to the &#8220;Downloads&#8221; folder on your computer. So, ensure to keep it safe and not to remove accidentally when clearing up your downloads.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reissue_5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>b) <b>Manual CSR Option<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To switch to using the CSR pre-generated on your server, or to receive a command to generate one, tick the <b>I have CSR&#8230;<\/b> option on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 819w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-768x699.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-150x136.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: you can select the encryption method and server type to receive the corresponding command in the <strong>Create<\/strong> <b>CSR in a command line<\/b> field.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Private key is generated along with CSR, and should be kept on the server. This code will be needed during your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/Where-can-I-find-instructions-on-how-to-install-my-SSL-certificate\">SSL installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the <b>Enter CSR<\/b> field, paste the CSR code, including &#8212;&#8211;BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST&#8212;&#8211; and &#8212;&#8211;END CERTIFICATE REQUEST&#8212;&#8211;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reissue_7.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <b>Onwards<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Pick company<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We will pre-fill the information from your previous certificate. Make sure that the details are correct and appear as they\u2019re listed in the government or business directories (Yellow Pages, Duns &amp; Bradstreet etc).<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: you can change your company details within 45 days from the certificate reissue date.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4149 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pick_comp.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pick_comp.png 592w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pick_comp-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pick_comp-129x150.png 129w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pick_comp-300x350.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4: Confirm Domain<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Verify that the domain is correct.<\/p>\n<p>Choose your preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-complete-the-domain-control-validation-for-my-ssl-certificate\">DCV method<\/a> i.e. receive an email that is fastest, or upload a validation file.<\/p>\n<p>Click <b>Submit<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dcv_step.png\" width=\"581\" height=\"657\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Now your reissued SSL certificate is activated. Next you\u2019ll complete the Certificate Authority <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-get-my-certificate-reissued\/#further\">validation process<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"reg_mdc\"><strong><b>Multi-Domain SSL, Unified Communications &amp; EV Multi-Domain certificate Reissue<\/b> <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to get a new CSR code. You can request this from your hosting provider, or generate it yourself. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/Where-can-I-find-instructions-on-how-to-generate-a-CSR-\">CSR generation instructions<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a new CSR, you\u2019re ready for <strong>Step 1<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<p>Reissue is free of charge, unless you are adding additional domains (SANs).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re reissuing EV Multi-Domain, Multi-Domain SSL or Unified Communications certificates using the same contact information, you\u2019ll speed up the validation process.<\/p>\n<p>You can change your company details via reissue within 45 days from the certificate initial issuance date.<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: all our certificates can be reissued for a different domain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now let\u2019s get started:<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: Enter CSR<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Copy and paste the CSR code generated for the certificate reissue.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4136 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_enter_csr.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_enter_csr.png 566w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_enter_csr-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_enter_csr-150x125.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: Domains<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Select the server type that the certificate will be installed on.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4137 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_csr_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_csr_2.png 580w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_csr_2-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_csr_2-150x107.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check the domains (SANs) that will be secured by SSL, and click <b>Onward<\/b>. Alternatively you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/category\/CSR-generation-instructions\">re-generate the CSR<\/a> by following the prompt messages.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/How-do-I-add-more-domains-to-a-multi-domain-certificate-\">add more domains<\/a> using the <b>+<\/b> button.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4138 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_add_s.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_add_s.png 795w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_add_s-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_add_s-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_add_s-150x57.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Domain Ownership<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Choose your preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-complete-the-domain-control-validation-for-my-ssl-certificate\">DCV method<\/a> i.e. receive an email which is fastest, or upload a validation file.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4139 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_confirm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_confirm.png 610w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_confirm-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_confirm-150x99.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>Confirm or change your administrative contact information:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First\/Last name<\/li>\n<li>SSL Admin contact<\/li>\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n<li>Fax number<\/li>\n<li>Country<\/li>\n<li>State<\/li>\n<li>City<\/li>\n<li>Zip code<\/li>\n<li>Address<\/li>\n<li>Company name<\/li>\n<li>Job Title<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>EV SSL, Multi-Domain SSL and Unified Communications certificates will have separate fields for the company details, and\/or callback verification information.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4157 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_comp.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"473\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_comp.png 538w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_comp-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_comp-112x150.png 112w, https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mdc_comp-300x402.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: it\u2019s not possible to change your administrative email address during the reissue process. The reissued certificate will be sent to the same email that was chosen during your original certificate activation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now your reissued SSL certificate is activated. Next you\u2019ll complete the Certificate Authority <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-get-my-certificate-reissued\/#further\">validation process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"further\"><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Use these guides to help you with Certificate Authority validation:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/how-can-i-complete-the-domain-control-validation-for-my-ssl-certificate\/\">Domain Control Validation (DCV) process<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/what-kind-of-documents-do-i-need-to-submit-to-get-my-ssl-activated\/\">Company Validation process<\/a> for OV and EV certificates i.e. they require additional verification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/ssl-validation-tool\/\">Sectigo Order Status Checker<\/a> to speed up the validation process and to track your progress.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After the Certificate Authority has completed your validation, they will send your reissued SSL to your specified administrative email address. If you don\u2019t receive it for some reason, you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/Can-I-download-certificate-somewhere-on-your-site-\">download the certificate from your account<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b>: don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/knowledgebase\/Where-can-I-find-instructions-on-how-to-install-my-SSL-certificate-\">install<\/a> the reissued certificate on your server to replace the old one.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are times when your certificate hasn\u2019t expired, but you need to have it reissued. 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