Free SSL/TLS Checker

Verify your SSL certificate, check TLS versions and cipher suites, detect Heartbleed, POODLE, and other vulnerabilities.

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Quick answer

An SSL/TLS checker connects to a website over HTTPS and inspects its certificate and encryption setup — whether the certificate is valid and unexpired, whether the chain is trusted, which TLS versions and ciphers the server allows, and whether any deprecated, insecure options are still enabled. Secably's checker runs all of this instantly, free, with no signup.

  • Certificate validity, expiry & full chain
  • Supported TLS versions (1.0 → 1.3)
  • Cipher suites & deprecated-protocol flags
  • Free, no signup, instant results

What is an SSL/TLS checker?

SSL/TLS is the encryption that turns http:// into https://. A certificate proves the site is who it claims to be, and the TLS handshake negotiates how the connection is encrypted. An SSL/TLS checker connects the way a browser would and reports back on both: the certificate's identity and validity, and the strength of the encryption the server is willing to use.

That matters because the weak spots are invisible from a browser's padlock icon. A site can show a valid padlock while still accepting TLS 1.0, offering weak ciphers, or serving an incomplete chain that breaks on some devices — problems a checker surfaces before your users hit them.

Why expired and misconfigured certificates are a real risk

An expired certificate throws a full-page browser warning that stops visitors cold and erodes trust instantly. A weak or outdated TLS configuration exposes traffic to downgrade and interception attacks. And certificate lifetimes are only getting shorter: in 2025 the CA/Browser Forum voted to cut the maximum TLS certificate lifetime to 47 days by 2029 (CA/Browser Forum ballot SC-081), which makes manual tracking impractical and monitoring essential.

How an SSL/TLS check works

Secably opens a real TLS connection to the host and inspects what the server presents, then grades the certificate and encryption configuration.

— Certificate

Certificate & chain

Reads the certificate's subject, issuer, and validity dates, verifies the chain up to a trusted root, and flags expiry, hostname mismatch, and self-signed certificates.

— Protocols

TLS versions & ciphers

Determines which protocol versions the server accepts, from TLS 1.0 to TLS 1.3, and inspects the negotiated cipher suite for strength.

— Weaknesses

Deprecated-config flags

Highlights insecure settings — deprecated TLS 1.0/1.1, weak ciphers, and the outdated protocols behind downgrade-class attacks like POODLE and BEAST.

How to check an SSL certificate in 3 steps

1

Enter a domain

Type the hostname you want to check, like example.com. Secably connects over HTTPS automatically.

2

Run the check

Secably completes a TLS handshake and reads the certificate, chain, supported versions, and cipher configuration.

3

Read the report

See days-to-expiry, chain status, and any deprecated protocols or weak ciphers flagged. Save reports and set expiry alerts with a free account.

Who uses an SSL/TLS checker

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Confirm HTTPS is set up correctly
Developers: after issuing or renewing a certificate, verify the chain is complete and no legacy TLS version is left enabled.
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Never get surprised by an expiry
Sysadmins & ops: track days-to-expiry across every domain and get alerted before a certificate lapses and takes a site down.
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Harden the encryption configuration
Security teams: prove that deprecated protocols and weak ciphers are disabled, and document TLS posture for audits and compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an SSL checker do? +
An SSL checker verifies a website's SSL/TLS certificate validity, expiration date, and certificate chain, then inspects the supported TLS versions and cipher suites and flags deprecated, insecure configuration.
What TLS version should I use? +
Use TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3. TLS 1.0 and 1.1 are deprecated and carry known weaknesses. TLS 1.3 is the most secure and fastest version and supports only strong cipher suites.
What is HSTS and why does it matter? +
HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) tells browsers to connect only via HTTPS, preventing SSL-stripping and downgrade attacks. Set max-age to at least 31536000 (one year) and include the includeSubDomains directive.
How often should I check my SSL certificate? +
Check at least monthly, or set up automated monitoring. Let's Encrypt certificates expire after 90 days, and maximum certificate lifetimes are shrinking industry-wide — so alerts on days-to-expiry are the reliable way to avoid an outage.
Is this SSL/TLS checker free? +
Yes. Certificate and TLS checks are free with no signup. A free account adds saved reports; Pro plans add scheduled monitoring with expiry alerts and API access.

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