How to monitor SSL expiration

Created at: 09.06.2024 12:48:25
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BoostBackup is a powerful tool designed to monitor the availability and security of your website. One of its key features is the ability to monitor SSL certificate expiration, ensuring that your website remains secure and trustworthy. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up an SSL certificate expiration check using BoostBackup. By the end of this guide, you will have a reliable monitoring system in place to alert you before your SSL certificate expires.

Step 1: Access the Health-Check Menu

  1. Log in to your BoostBackup admin panel.
  2. In the left-side navigation menu, click on the Health-check menu item.

Step 2: Create a New Health Check

Once you have accessed the Health-check section:

  1. Click on the Create Health Check button.

This action will open a form where you can enter the details of your SSL certificate expiration check.

Step 3: Fill Out the Health Check Form

The form consists of a few inputs that you need to complete:

  1. Name of Website:

    Enter a descriptive name for your SSL certificate check. For example, My Website SSL.

  2. Type of Health-Check:

    Select SSL certificate from the dropdown menu.

  3. URL:

    Enter the URL of the website whose SSL certificate you want to monitor. For example, https://mywebsite.com.

  4. Also Create Featured Alerts:

    We recommend keeping this checkbox checked. This option will automatically create necessary alerts to notify you via email or SMS if the SSL certificate is about to expire.

Step 4: Save the Health Check

After filling out the form, click the Save button to create your SSL certificate expiration check.

Step 5: Monitor and Receive Alerts

Once your health check is set up, BoostBackup will start monitoring your website's SSL certificate. If the certificate is nearing its expiration date, you will receive alerts on your configured alerting contacts.

Best Practices for SSL Certificate Monitoring

  • Regularly Review Your SSL Certificates: Ensure that all SSL certificates are up to date and have not been compromised.
  • Test Alerts: Periodically test your alerting system to make sure notifications are being sent and received as expected.
  • Monitor All Secure Pages: Consider setting up SSL certificate checks for all pages that require secure connections, such as login pages and checkout pages.

By following these steps and best practices, you can ensure that your website remains secure and any SSL certificate issues are promptly addressed. BoostBackup provides a reliable and efficient way to monitor SSL certificate expiration, helping you maintain optimal security and user trust.

Happy Monitoring!