# Manage SSL Certificates

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Certificates establish encrypted links between web servers and browsers, ensuring that all data passed between the web server and browser remain private. You can upload an SSL certificate that is purchased and issued from a third-party certificate service provider. You can also deploy and manage your SSL certificates.

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## Certificate State

* **Available Certificate**\
  The certificates that are normal to be used with an expiration duration more than 30 days.
* **Expiring Certificate**\
  The certificates that are expiring soon within 30 days.
* **Expired Certificate**\
  The certificates that are already expired and you need to update them.


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