How Can I Get the Latest Installed Certificate for My Wildcard SSL?

To retrieve the latest installed certificate for your Wildcard SSL across different environments, follow these steps based on your server type: DirectAdmin, cPanel, Linux, or Windows Server.

Retrieving the Latest Wildcard SSL Certificate in DirectAdmin

1. Log into DirectAdmin: Access your DirectAdmin control panel.
2. Go to SSL Certificates: Navigate to Account Manager > SSL Certificates.
3. View Installed Certificate: The currently active certificate for your domain will be displayed here. You can view the details or download the certificate file if needed.

Retrieving the Latest Wildcard SSL Certificate in cPanel

1. Log into cPanel: Use your cPanel credentials to access your account.
2. Go to SSL/TLS Status: Navigate to Security > SSL/TLS Status to view your SSL certificates.
3. View Active Certificate: The currently installed certificate is displayed here. You can click on your Wildcard SSL certificate to view details or download the certificate files.

Retrieving the Latest Wildcard SSL Certificate on a Linux Server

1. Locate Certificate Files: SSL certificates are typically stored in /etc/ssl/ or /etc/letsencrypt/ for Let’s Encrypt certificates. Use SSH to connect to your server.
2. View the Certificate: Use the following command to display certificate details:

   openssl x509 -in /path/to/your/certificate.crt -text -noout

   Replace /path/to/your/certificate.crt with the path to your certificate file.

3. Check Expiration Date: This command will show the certificate details, including its expiration date, confirming it’s the latest version.

Retrieving the Latest Wildcard SSL Certificate on a Windows Server

1. Open the Certificate Manager: Go to Run > certmgr.msc to open the Certificate Manager.
2. Locate the Certificate: In Personal > Certificates, find the certificate for your Wildcard SSL.
3. View Details: Double-click the certificate to see its expiration date and other details to verify it is the latest version.