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Let's Encrypt Shortens Certificate Validity to 64 Days
Starting February 10, 2027, Let's Encrypt will implement a default certificate validity period of 64 days for all users, with testing in the staging environment beginning October 14, 2026. This change is intended to reduce risks associated with compromised keys and incorrect certificate issuance. Additionally, the organization is decreasing the period for reusing authorizations from 30 days to 10 days to align with upcoming validation reuse standards.
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