To check your security certificate online, you can follow these steps:
- Open your web browser and go to the website that issued the certificate.
- Look for a lock icon on the left-hand side of the address bar or in the bottom right-hand corner of the browser window. This indicates that the website is using a secure connection.
- Click on the lock icon to view the website’s security certificate.
- Depending on your web browser, you may need to click on “Certificate” or “Certificate Information” to view the details.
- Verify that the certificate is valid and has not expired.
- Check that the website name on the certificate matches the website you are visiting.
- Look for a green bar or other indicator that indicates the website is using an Extended Validation (EV) certificate. EV certificates provide additional assurance that the website is legitimate and secure.
If you have any concerns about the security of a website or the validity of its certificate, do not proceed with entering any personal or sensitive information. Instead, contact the website’s support team or customer service to verify the certificate and ensure that the website is legitimate.