Newfold Digital—the parent company behind major hosting and registrar brands like Bluehost, HostGator, Network Solutions, Web.com, and Domain.com—has officially partnered with DigiCert to power SSL/TLS issuance across its entire brand portfolio. This transition creates practical changes for SSL resellers and end‑users who previously purchased Sectigo certificates through Newfold-owned platforms.

What actually changes (and what does not)

Existing Sectigo certificates provisioned through Newfold brands keep working normally until their natural expiry date. There is no forced revocation or early termination for already‑issued certificates.

Changes take effect for new purchases, renewals and re‑issuances. Moving forward, these operations will be fulfilled by DigiCert instead of Sectigo on Newfold’s platform.

End‑users will no longer be able to order fresh Sectigo‑brand SSL products when buying or renewing certificates inside Newfold‑controlled hosting and domain accounts.

Quick practical tips for you

For SSL Resellers

1. Audit your customer certificate inventory: Map out which clients hold Sectigo certificates sourced from Newfold properties. Flag upcoming expiry dates, so you can proactively communicate renewal options before customers hit the platform‑side CA switch.
2. Prepare alternative Sectigo sourcing: If your clients require genuine Sectigo‑branded DV / OV / Wildcard certificates for future renewals, source them from authorized direct‑access providers such as NicSRS, rather than Newfold‑owned marketplaces.
3. Update your client documentation: Notify customers that renewals inside Bluehost, HostGator, Network Solutions, Web.com or Domain.com will default to DigiCert‑issued certificates. Some projects may have compliance or internal policy requirements that mandate keeping Sectigo CA chains.
4. Segment your client portfolio: Separate accounts that rely on Sectigo for compliance, legacy systems or vendor requirements. These clients need advance planning before renewal, while others can smoothly migrate to DigiCert.
5. Test automation pipelines: If you use CLM, API or reseller automation for certificate deployment, verify your workflow can handle dual-CA scenarios to avoid outages during migration.

For End‑Users

1. Your active Sectigo SSL will continue securing your website until expiration; no urgent site‑side changes are required right now.
2. When renewal time arrives inside your Newfold‑brand hosting or registrar account, expect DigiCert‑issued certificates as the default option.
3. If you specifically need Sectigo‑branded SSL for compliance or operational reasons, order your next certificate via an independent authorized Sectigo reseller.

Wrap‑up

This is a platform‑level CA switch for Newfold Digital brands, not an immediate emergency for live websites. Resellers gain the most benefit by auditing expiry timelines early and giving customers clear choices for their next certificate cycle.

Resellers can self‑service genuine Sectigo certificates via the NicSRS console for clients who must stay on the Sectigo CA ecosystem.

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