Namecheap to stop selling Sectigo SSL certificates July 11

Namecheap will stop selling Sectigo SSL certificates on July 11, 2026, forcing customers to find a new source for renewals and new purchases. Certera.com is positioning itself as an official Sectigo Platinum Partner for businesses that want to keep using Sectigo without changing certificate authorities.

Why it matters: - Businesses that rely on Sectigo SSL through Namecheap will lose a purchase and renewal channel on July 11, 2026. - Existing Sectigo certificates bought through Namecheap stay valid until expiration, but new Sectigo purchases and renewals will not be available there. - A missed renewal can trigger browser warnings, break HTTPS protection, and hurt customer trust. - Certera.com is targeting that gap with a Sectigo-based alternative for businesses that want continuity.

What happened: - Namecheap will discontinue sales of Sectigo SSL certificates beginning July 11, 2026. - Namecheap is shifting its SSL product line toward SSL.com certificates. - Certera.com is promoting itself as an official Sectigo Platinum Partner and a replacement source for Sectigo SSL purchases and renewals.

The details: - Certera.com says it offers the full Sectigo lineup, including DV, OV, EV, Wildcard and Multi-Domain certificates. - Sectigo certificates can be renewed or newly acquired through Certera without changing certificate authorities. - Certera says that preserves existing validation history and browser trust. - The company says DV SSL plans start at $3.99 a year, with savings of up to 80% versus list pricing. - Certera says DV certificates are issued within minutes, while OV and EV certificates typically take 1 to 3 business days. - Warranty protection goes up to $500,000 depending on certificate type. - Free, unlimited reissuance is included for cases like lost private keys or domain changes. - Certera offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. - Support is available 24/7 through live chat and tickets for issuance, validation, installation and renewal questions. - Sectigo ACME automation is available for zero-touch issuance and renewal. - Certera says it also provides certificates from DigiCert, RapidSSL, Thawte and GeoTrust.

Between the lines: - The change reflects a broader push in the SSL market toward automation and shorter certificate lifecycles. - Certera is framing itself as a low-friction option for enterprises, managed service providers, agencies, hosting providers and businesses with multiple websites. - The messaging leans on price, speed and continuity rather than a change in certificate authority.

What's next: - Businesses using Sectigo through Namecheap will need to line up a new reseller or risk renewal disruptions after July 11. - Buyers that want to keep Sectigo can move to Certera without changing certificate authorities. - Customers that switch providers will need to track renewal timing and certificate deployment more closely to avoid downtime. - Certera is likely to keep marketing its Sectigo portfolio as the Namecheap cutoff approaches.

The bottom line: - Namecheap’s Sectigo exit creates an immediate need for a replacement seller, and Certera is positioning itself as the most direct continuity play for existing Sectigo users.