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Tools / SSL / TLS certificate checker

SSL / TLS certificate checker

Inspect TLS/SSL certificates on any domain. Check expiration dates, Certificate Authority (CA) trust chains, subject alternative names (SAN), and protocol support.

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About this tool

The padlock in a browser depends on a valid TLS/SSL certificate, and a certificate that is expired, misconfigured or issued for the wrong name will break trust — often with an alarming warning that drives visitors away. This tool inspects the certificate a domain presents and reports the essentials: when it expires (with a countdown), who issued it, which names it covers through its Subject Alternative Names, and which protocol versions are supported.

Expiry is the most common failure, because certificates are valid only for a limited period and a missed renewal takes a site offline for secure connections. Checking the trust chain matters too: a certificate must link back to a recognised Certificate Authority, and a broken or incomplete chain can cause failures on some devices even when it looks fine on others. Confirming the SANs ensures every hostname you serve — apex and www, for instance — is actually covered.

Run this before a certificate is due to expire, after any change to your TLS setup, and when diagnosing a browser trust warning. It is a fast way to confirm that visitors will get a clean, secure connection rather than a scary error page.

Frequently asked questions

What does this SSL checker tell me?
It reports a domain’s certificate expiry date and countdown, the issuing Certificate Authority, the trust chain, the Subject Alternative Names (which hostnames are covered), and the TLS protocol versions supported.
Why do SSL certificates expire?
Certificates are issued for a fixed validity period as a security measure, so they must be renewed regularly. A lapsed certificate causes browser warnings and blocks secure connections until it is renewed.
What is a Subject Alternative Name (SAN)?
A SAN is a hostname a certificate is valid for. A single certificate often lists several — for example a domain and its www subdomain — and a name not on the list will trigger a mismatch error.
What causes a “certificate not trusted” error?
Usually a broken or incomplete trust chain, a certificate from an untrusted issuer, an expired certificate, or a name mismatch. This tool helps you see which of these applies.
How early should I renew before expiry?
Well before the expiry date — many teams automate renewal to avoid a lapse. Use the countdown here to confirm you have a comfortable margin rather than renewing at the last minute.

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