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SSL certificate checker

Verify HTTPS certificate validity, expiration, issuer, and whether HSTS is reported - for any public domain. No sign-up required.

How it works

Three steps to your result.

  1. Enter a domain

    Type your site hostname or paste a full URL. We normalize it to a public domain (localhost and private IPs are blocked).

  2. Run the check

    Our server asks a certificate API to inspect TLS for that host: validity, dates, issuer, SANs, and HSTS signal.

  3. Review the result

    See whether the certificate is valid, when it expires, and who issued it. Use it as a quick health check before launch or renewals.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this tool.

Do I need to sign up?
No. The SSL checker is free and works without a Needle account.
Is this a full security audit?
No. It shows certificate metadata and common signals (e.g. HSTS). For compliance or deep testing, use dedicated security tools.
Why was my domain blocked?
We only allow public hostnames. Localhost, private IPs, and malformed domains are rejected to prevent abuse.
Why “Too many requests”?
We rate-limit checks so the tool stays free. Wait a bit and try again.

Good to know

Context and tips to get more out of this tool.

TLS health before launch

Expired certificates take down signup flows silently. This tool reports issuer, expiry, chain validity, and HSTS headers for any public hostname.

Part of a pre-launch checklist

Run SSL, favicon, sitemap, and meta tag checks in one sitting before a Product Hunt or Show HN day so technical basics do not undermine trust.

See the real conversations behind this check

The moment you know your site, name, or profile is healthy, the next step is demand: find the people already discussing the problem you solve, ranked by buying intent.

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