An expired SSL certificate displays a security warning to visitors and hurts your SEO.
MoniTao automatically monitors your certificates and alerts you before they expire.
Why monitor your SSL certificates?
An expired certificate has serious consequences:
- "Not Secure" warning displayed in browsers
- Loss of visitor trust
- Negative impact on SEO
- Some users unable to access the site
What do we monitor?
MoniTao checks several aspects of your certificates:
- Expiration Date - Configurable alerts 30, 14 or 7 days before
- Certificate Validity - Verification that the certificate is valid and signed
- Certificate Chain - Validation of the chain to the root authority
Expiration Alerts
Receive a configurable alert before expiration:
- Alert 30 days before expiration
- Alert 7 days before (critical)
- Immediate alert if certificate expired
Use Cases
- Monitor Let's Encrypt certificates (90 days)
- Avoid interruptions on an e-commerce site
- Centralize monitoring of multiple domains
Configuration
- Create an HTTPS monitor for your domain
- SSL monitoring is enabled automatically
- Configure the desired alert delay
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MoniTao automatically renew my certificates?
No, MoniTao only monitors and alerts. Renewal remains your responsibility.
Are self-signed certificates supported?
MoniTao can detect self-signed certificates but cannot validate their chain of trust.
How many days in advance am I alerted?
Default is 30 days, configurable in monitor settings.
What if my certificate is already expired?
Renew your certificate immediately. MoniTao will send a critical expiration alert.