Windows
SSL certificate renewal stuck in validation
The SSL certificate renewal did not complete because it stayed in validation. A new CSR was submitted, a replacement certificate was issued, and the renewed certificate was installed on the server.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-02-10.
What you see
- Certificate renewal stayed in an 'In Validation' status.
- The certificate could not be renewed normally until support issued a replacement certificate.
Why it happens
Likely The renewal workflow was stalled in certificate validation.
When it shows up
An SSL certificate renewal is stuck in validation instead of completing normally.
You are in this case if:
- Certificate portal shows the renewal as 'In Validation'.
- Support says the renewal cannot proceed until validation is completed.
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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-02-10. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.