WebMon provides detailed SSL certificate information to help you monitor and troubleshoot your website's security.
Certificate Overview
When you view a monitor with HTTPS, the SSL Certificate card shows:
- Valid/Invalid status
- Days until expiration
- Certificate issuer
- Issue and expiry dates
Detailed Certificate Information
Click "View Details" to see extended information:
Subject Details
- Common Name (CN): The domain the certificate covers
- Organization (O): Company that owns the certificate
- Organizational Unit (OU): Department or division
- Location: City, State/Province, Country
Issuer Details
- Who issued the certificate
- Certificate Authority information
- Issuer organization and country
Validity Period
- Not Before: When the certificate became valid
- Not After: When the certificate expires
- Days Remaining: Time until expiration
Technical Details
- Serial Number: Unique certificate identifier
- Signature Algorithm: Encryption method used
- Version: Certificate format version
Subject Alternative Names (SANs)
Lists all domains covered by the certificate:
- Primary domain
- Additional domains (e.g., www subdomain)
- Wildcard entries (e.g., *.example.com)
Certificate Chain
Shows the trust hierarchy:
- Your certificate
- Intermediate certificates
- Root certificate authority
Understanding Certificate Types
Domain Validated (DV)
- Basic validation
- Only verifies domain ownership
- Quick to obtain
- Suitable for most websites
Organization Validated (OV)
- Verifies organization identity
- Shows company name in certificate
- Higher trust level
Extended Validation (EV)
- Strictest validation
- Thorough organization verification
- Green bar in some browsers (legacy)
Setting Up SSL Alerts
- Go to Profile > Alert Settings
- Enable "SSL Certificate Expiring"
- Set days before expiry to alert (recommended: 30 days)
- Save settings
You'll receive email notifications when certificates are approaching expiration, giving you time to renew.