# Renewing Self-Managed Certificates

#### Steps to Renew a Self-Managed Certificate

1. **Monitor Expiration Date**
   * Regularly check the expiration date of your certificate in the **Certificates** section.
2. **Obtain a New Certificate**
   * Before the expiration date, request a new SSL certificate from your Certificate Authority (CA).
3. **Upload the New Certificate**
   * Follow the steps above to upload the new SSL certificate and private key.
4. **Verify and Save**
   * Ensure the new certificate is valid, then click **Save** to apply the changes.
5. **Confirm Successful Update**
   * Review the **Certificates** section to verify that the new certificate is active and that the expiration date has been updated.