To release the free SSL certificate quota for the same primary domain name, you typically need to follow these steps:
Check Current Certificates: First, verify which SSL certificates are currently assigned to your domain. This can usually be done through your domain registrar's control panel or your hosting provider's dashboard.
Revoke the Certificate: If you find an old or unused certificate for the same primary domain name, you can revoke it. Revoking a certificate makes it invalid and frees up the quota for a new certificate. The process to revoke a certificate can vary but is often found in the security or SSL settings section of your hosting or domain management interface.
Request a New Certificate: After revoking the old certificate, you can request a new free SSL certificate. Ensure that the new certificate request is for the exact same primary domain name to utilize the freed-up quota.
Example: Suppose you have two SSL certificates for "example.com". One is active and the other is expired. To release the quota held by the expired certificate, you would log into your hosting provider's control panel, locate the expired certificate, and revoke it. Once revoked, the system recognizes the quota as available, allowing you to issue a new certificate for "example.com".
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