{"id":2182,"date":"2020-12-04T17:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T22:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.n0c.com\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=2182"},"modified":"2026-10-14T10:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:10:07","slug":"ssl-report-tool","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/kb.n0c.com\/en\/knowledge-base\/ssl-report-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use “SSL” Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of this article is to explain how the “SSL Certificate” tool works; as its name suggests, it allows you to check the status of your website\u2019s SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glossary<\/a> contains explanations on multiple topics and can be consulted to clarify certain terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Go to https:\/\/mg.n0c.com\/en\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a SSL Certificate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate is a data file that links a cryptographic key to the information of an individual or an organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The certificate is installed on the server and activates the padlock and HTTPS protocol, which secures data exchanges by encryption between a web server and the user’s browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Perform a SSL Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Go to Tools<\/strong> -> SSL<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enter the URL of the site in the field and click on the Analyze<\/strong> button to generate the SSL Report :<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"How<\/a>
    Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Certificate Information<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Click on Certificate Information<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Certificate<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    Common Name<\/strong>: refers to the main domain name or the exact URL that the certificate protects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SAN<\/strong>: the Subject Alternative Name<\/em> is an extension field that allows multiple domain names, subdomains or IP addresses to be secured with a single certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Issued on<\/strong>: the date on which the validity period starts.1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Valid until<\/strong>: the end date of the validity period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Certificate status<\/strong>: refers to the validity and security status of a digital security certificate at the time it was deemed valid. A certificate is considered valid when it meets the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n