Let's Encrypt is ending Email Reminders: What It Means and How to Prepare

Let's Encrypt is ending Email Reminders: What It Means and How to Prepare

Starting June 4, 2025, Let’s Encrypt will no longer send email reminders about expiring SSL certificates. While this change streamlines their operations, it places the responsibility squarely on users to stay informed and manage their certificates proactively.

Why This Matters

Your SSL certificates are critical for your business. Forgetting to renew them will lead to downtime, security warnings, and loss of trust. Many users have relied on Let’s Encrypt’s email alerts as a safety net, and this change could lead to missed expirations if alternative monitoring is not implemented.

How SSLBoard Will Help

SSLBoard simplifies SSL certificate management with features designed to keep your websites secure and your operations smooth:

  1. Track All Your Certificates: Monitor every certificate you own, including Let’s Encrypt, with no exceptions. Don’t miss a single one.
  2. Audit in Advance: Get notified well ahead of expirations, allowing you to address issues proactively rather than reacting at the last minute.
  3. Relevant Alerts: Only receive notifications for certificates that are actually in use, reducing noise and false positives.
  4. Focused Insights: Cut through the clutter with relevant, actionable information that helps you prioritize and manage your certificates effectively.
  5. Clear Global View: Regular visits to SSLBoard will provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of all your certificates, making management simple and transparent.

How to Prepare

  1. Automate Renewals: Use Certbot or similar tools to set up automatic certificate renewals.
  2. Adopt SSLBoard: Take advantage of its comprehensive tracking, auditing, and alerting capabilities.

Take Action Now

With this upcoming change, now is the time to review your certificate management strategy. Don’t wait until an expired certificate causes disruptions—use tools like SSLBoard to stay ahead and secure your systems well before June 2025.

Stay proactive, reduce noise, and focus on what truly matters for your business.

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