# Certbot automatic renewal

# Test the renewal manually

Test the renewal process manually with:
```
sudo certbot renew --dry-run
```

# Set automatic renewal

Enable a systemd timer:
```
sudo systemctl enable --now certbot.timer
```

# Test the timer

Check status with:

```
systemctl list-timers | grep certbot
```
You should see something like:

```
NEXT                        LEFT          LAST                          PASSED          UNIT            ACTIVATES
Thu 2025-05-08 16:31:03     6h left       Thu 2025-05-08 07:13:12       2h 58min ago     certbot.timer   certbot.service
```