How can I find out when my VMC expires?
Summary
What email marketers say9Marketer opinions
Marketer from Email Geeks explains that if the VMC is linked in the BIMI record, you can check <http://redsift.com/tools/bimi|redsift.com/tools/bimi>. Otherwise, decode the PEM file.
Email marketer from BIMI Radar tool explains you can utilise the BIMI Radar online tool to check the VMC status and expiration dates to see the overall BIMI health status.
Email marketer from Mailjet shares the tip to regularly check the VMC status by setting up reminders or alerts related to the VMC's renewal date to avoid any disruption in BIMI implementation.
Email marketer from BIMI Group Forum user advises using online BIMI checker tools to inspect the VMC. These tools often display the expiration date along with other certificate details.
Email marketer from GlockApps recommends actively monitoring the VMC expiry date within their platform as part of their email deliverability toolkit, which provides insights into certificate health.
Email marketer from EmailOnAcid details the process of decoding the PEM file associated with the VMC to find the expiration date. This involves using a text editor or command-line tool to view the certificate's contents.
Marketer from Email Geeks warns that on Redsift, the expiration date might be presented as dd/mm/yyyy.
Email marketer from StackOverflow contributor explains using the OpenSSL command `openssl x509 -in your_vmc.pem -text -noout` to view the certificate details, including the validity dates.
Email marketer from Reddit user shares to decode the PEM file of your VMC using OpenSSL or a similar tool. The expiration date will be listed within the decoded certificate information.
What the experts say2Expert opinions
Expert from Spam Resource forum advises that a VMC's expiration can often be determined by manually inspecting the certificate details via online SSL tools or by decoding the certificate file if available.
Expert from Word to the Wise recommends using online VMC checker tools to quickly find the expiration date of a VMC, as these tools are designed to parse certificate information and present the expiry date clearly.
What the documentation says3Technical articles
Documentation from Entrust outlines that the VMC expiry can be looked up by inspecting the certificate details using standard certificate inspection tools which are available online or within email client settings.
Documentation from DigiCert explains that to check the validity of a VMC, you can use online SSL/TLS tools or examine the certificate details in your browser after accessing a BIMI-enabled email.
Documentation from Sectigo details that VMC expiration can be checked by either decoding the PEM file associated with the VMC or utilizing online BIMI/SSL checker tools that display certificate information.