This guide details the validity rules for EV and DV SSL certificates, following the latest directives from the cybersecurity sector.

Validity period of SSL certificates

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

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

Sectigo SSL DV certificates

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

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

Sectigo SSL EV certificates

Due to their higher level of security, SSL EV (Extended Validation) certificates require manual validation of the company 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 imperative if the certificate is used on a server external to Infomaniak.