About SSL Certificate Checker

Performs a live TLS handshake to port 443 and extracts the certificate currently served by the domain. Shows the subject, issuer, validity dates, days until expiration, SHA-256 fingerprint, serial number, Subject Alternative Names (SANs), TLS protocol version, cipher suite, and the full certificate chain from leaf through intermediates to the root CA.

  • Connects directly to the server — shows the actual live certificate, not historical logs
  • Displays TLS protocol version (TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3) and negotiated cipher suite
  • Full certificate chain visualization from leaf to root CA
  • Expiration color-coded: green (>30 days), amber (1–30 days), red (expired)
  • SHA-256 fingerprint and serial number with copy buttons
  • Subject Alternative Names (SANs) listed for multi-domain certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this tool check?
It performs a real TLS handshake to the domain on port 443 — the same connection your browser makes. It extracts the certificate the server actually presents, along with the TLS version, cipher suite, and certificate chain. This shows exactly what a visitor to the site would see.
Why does it show a different certificate than other tools?
Some tools query Certificate Transparency (CT) logs, which contain every certificate ever issued for a domain — including expired and revoked ones. This tool connects directly to the server and shows only the certificate currently in use.
What does the certificate chain show?
The chain shows how trust is established: from the leaf certificate (issued to the domain) through one or more intermediate Certificate Authorities up to a trusted root CA. A complete chain is required for browsers to trust the certificate.

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