Let's Encrypt Is Cutting Certificate Lifetimes to 64 Days: What It Means and How to Prepare
Starting February 10, 2027, Let’s Encrypt will issue 64-day certificates by default, with 45 days to follow in 2028. Most automated setups will be fine, but hardcoded renewal schedules, manual processes, and forgotten appliances will not. This post explains the change and how to prepare.
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