This guide details the validation rules for EV and DV SSL certificates, following the latest guidelines from the cybersecurity industry.

Validity period of SSL certificates

Driven by the CA/B Forum (which brings together major players in the web, such as Apple, Google, and Mozilla), and in order to strengthen the overall security of exchanges, the maximum validity period for SSL certificates has been reduced.Since mid-March 2026, any new certificate issued by Sectigo will have a maximum validity period of 200 days (approximately 6 months)., compared to 397 days previously.

This shortening of the certificate lifecycle aims to limit the risks associated with hacking and ensure that companies' identity information is verified more frequently. This change does not affect the price or the commitment period of your product.

Sectigo DV SSL Certificates

For DV (Domain Validation) SSL certificates, Infomaniak ensures automatic renewal every 6 months (the new certificate is generated during the month preceding its expiration).

• If your website is hosted with Infomaniak: the installation of the new certificate is completely transparent and automatic.
• If your website is hosted outside of Infomaniak:you will need to manually reinstall the certificate on your server each time it is renewed (every 6 months).

Sectigo EV SSL Certificates

Due to their higher level of security, EV (Extended Validation) SSL certificates require Manual company verification every 6 months, regardless of the subscription period chosen.

• This procedure involves a new verification of your data and a validation call (as described in this other guide).
• As with DV certificates, manual reinstallation is essential if the certificate is used on a server external to Infomaniak.