How to fix ssl cert expiring soon on PrestaShop
Renew your SSL/TLS certificate before it expires to keep your store secure, trusted, and visible in search results.
Steps for PrestaShop
- SSL is managed by your web host or server, not PrestaShop itself.
- Renew the certificate through your hosting control panel (cPanel/Plesk Let's Encrypt section or paid CA wizard).
- After renewal, in PrestaShop Admin go to Shop Parameters → General and ensure 'Enable SSL' and 'Enable SSL on all pages' are both set to Yes.
- Clear PrestaShop's cache under Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear cache after confirming the new certificate is active.
What is ssl cert expiring soon?
An SSL/TLS certificate is the digital credential that enables the padlock icon and "https://" in your store's address bar. It proves your site is legitimate and encrypts all data — including passwords and payment details — traveling between your customers' browsers and your server. Every certificate has an expiry date, and once it lapses (or gets dangerously close to expiring), browsers display a full-page "Your connection is not private" warning that blocks visitors from reaching your store. Renewing means obtaining a fresh certificate and installing it before the old one expires.
An expired SSL certificate instantly kills conversions: browsers like Chrome and Firefox show a hard red-screen security warning that most shoppers will not click past, meaning your store becomes effectively unreachable. Google also treats HTTPS as a ranking signal, so a lapsed certificate can cause ranking drops and removal from Shopping feeds. Beyond lost revenue, transmitting customer data over an insecure or unverified connection is a data-protection compliance failure (GDPR, PCI-DSS, CCPA) that carries real legal and financial risk. Acting with at least 30 days' lead time ensures there is buffer for any renewal delays or propagation issues.
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