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Force/Renew Let's encrypt SSL ?
Question asked by Charalampos Michael - 7/29/2024 at 11:58 AM
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Hello,
  Is there a way to renew the let's encrypt certificate manually ?
Zach Sylvester Replied
7/29/2024 at 12:03 PM
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Hello, 

Thanks for the question. Short of modifying the configuration files there is no way to renew the certificate manually. But I will go ahead and submit a feature request for this. If you're having issues with certificates I would recommend reaching out to support as they should be able to guide you on fixing whatever issue you're having. 

Kind Regards,
Zach Sylvester Software Developer SmarterTools Inc. www.smartertools.com
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Charalampos Michael Replied
7/29/2024 at 1:12 PM
Thank you! Yes please add a "Renew" button in case i am on vacations or something i don't want to have SSL problems. (Just in case something goes wrong and SSL is expiring at that time). IOW i could renew my SSL a 15 days before I go vacations.

Thank you
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Charalampos Michael Replied
7/29/2024 at 4:54 PM
@Zach 

It should be best to auto-renew every 60/70 days instead of 90 and keep active the old certificate in case something goes wrong with the renewal. Then we'll have the time to fix it.

Thank you
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Charalampos Michael Replied
8/2/2024 at 2:38 PM
Found a way! <g>

1) Stop the service
2) Delete everything on certificates folder
3) Start the service
4) Do resolve conflicts on the smarter mail domains (Settings->SSL Certificates)

And now you have a new 90 day certificate
Roger Replied
8/2/2024 at 3:13 PM
I would also like the renew function in the webinterface.
Zach Sylvester Replied
8/7/2024 at 7:50 AM
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Hey Guys, 

I just wanted to let you know that we just finished adding this feature. If it makes it through QC it should be in the next build!

Kind Regards, 
Zach Sylvester Software Developer SmarterTools Inc. www.smartertools.com
Kyle Kerst Replied
8/7/2024 at 3:52 PM
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With this new feature incoming - be sure to double-check that you meet all of the requirements for SSL generation before forcing a renewal as forcing and failing a renewal too many times could lead to that hostname/IP combination being temporarily throttled by the certificate authorities.
Kyle Kerst Lead Internal Network/System Administrator SmarterTools Inc. smartertools.com
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Charalampos Michael Replied
8/7/2024 at 6:22 PM
@Kyle

You can add a "warning or something" or keep the number of activations per day.
The throttle limit is per day or 2 days i think. (if you generate the same cert for 3-5 times i think)
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Charalampos Michael Replied
9/16/2024 at 4:49 PM
In Build 8993 there is an addition which i can not find. How i can force renewal ?
Added: The ability to force SSL certificate renewal.

Thank you
Zach Sylvester Replied
9/17/2024 at 7:30 AM
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Hello, 

You can find this setting in the right-click menu. 
I hope this helps. 

Thanks, 
Zach Sylvester Software Developer SmarterTools Inc. www.smartertools.com
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Charalampos Michael Replied
9/17/2024 at 8:43 AM
I expected on the 3 dots.

Thanks Zach
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