Adding a Single Certificate
1
Navigate to Certificates
Click Certificates in the sidebar to open the certificates page.
2
Click Add Certificate
Click the Add Certificate button in the top right corner.
3
Enter Domain
Enter the domain you want to monitor. Examples:
example.comapi.example.com*.example.com(wildcard certificates)
4
Configure Options
- Name (optional) - A friendly name for the certificate
- Port - Default is 443, change if your certificate is on a different port
- Alert Thresholds - Select when to receive notifications
5
Save
Click Add Certificate to start monitoring.
Domain Format
Enter domains in one of these formats:| Format | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Domain only | example.com | Monitors on default port 443 |
| Subdomain | api.example.com | Monitors specific subdomain |
| With port | example.com:8443 | Monitors on custom port |
Alert Thresholds
Configure when to receive notifications before expiry:- 30 days - Early warning for planning
- 14 days - Two weeks to renew
- 7 days - One week warning
- 3 days - Urgent reminder
- 1 day - Final warning
After Adding
Once added, CertWatch will:- Immediately fetch the certificate information
- Calculate days until expiry and set status
- Schedule regular checks (every 6 hours)
- Send notifications based on your alert thresholds
Troubleshooting
Certificate Not Found
If you see an error after adding a domain:- Verify the domain is publicly accessible
- Check that SSL is properly configured on the server
- Ensure no firewall is blocking port 443 (or your custom port)
- Try accessing
https://yourdomain.comin a browser first
Wrong Certificate Detected
If the wrong certificate is detected:- The domain may be behind a CDN or proxy
- Check if the certificate matches what you see in your browser
- Try adding the origin server domain directly