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Let's Encrypt cuts certificate lifetimes to 64 days starting February 2027

Ars Technica
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Let's Encrypt is continuing a push toward improved security by reducing free SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes from 90 days to 64 days, starting on February 10, 2027.

64-Day Certificate Lifetimes Coming Feb 2027
64-Day Certificate Lifetimes Coming Feb 2027

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