> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.clearwatch.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SSL Monitoring

> Get alerted before your SSL certificate expires.

# SSL Monitoring

Clearwatch checks your SSL certificate during every uptime check. If your certificate is about to expire and auto-renewal appears to have failed, we'll alert you 7 days before expiry.

## Why 7 days?

Most hosting providers (Let's Encrypt, Cloudflare, etc.) auto-renew SSL certificates 30 days before expiry. If your certificate is still expiring at 7 days out, something is wrong and you need to act.

This means you won't get false alarms from normal renewal cycles.

## What happens if my SSL expires?

Visitors will see a scary "Your connection is not private" warning in their browser. Most people will leave immediately. Search engines may also drop your rankings.

## What should I do if I get an alert?

Contact your hosting provider or domain registrar. They can help you renew or reissue your SSL certificate.