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Ssl expiry alert with SSL-Checker.io

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Use Case Managing SSL certificates manually can be time consuming and error prone, often leading to unexpected downtime or security risks due to expired certificates. What This Workflow Does This w...

Best for

  • SecOps automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Vishal Kumar.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Ssl expiry alert with SSL-Checker.io
Workflow name
Ssl expiry alert with SSL-Checker.io

Use Case

Managing SSL certificates manually can be time-consuming and error-prone, often leading to unexpected downtime or security risks due to expired certificates.

What This Workflow Does

This workflow automatically monitors SSL certificates for a list of websites, checks their expiry status using SSL-Checker.io, and sends timely notifications if a certificate is about to expire.

Setup

Add your credentials for Google Sheets, Gmail, and SSL-Checker.io.

Create a Google Sheet with a list of URLs for the websites you want to monitor.

Configure the workflow to check the SSL status weekly.

Set up email notifications to alert you when a certificate is close to expiry.

Activate the workflow to automate monitoring and notification.

How to Adjust It to Your Needs

  • Customize the URL Source: Replace Google Sheets with another data source like Airtable or CSV files.
  • Modify Notification Thresholds: Change the expiry threshold (e.g., notify for 14 days instead of 7).
  • Add Additional Actions: Integrate with tools like Slack or Teams for team-wide notifications.
  • Automate Renewal Requests: Add a step to send renewal requests directly to your SSL provider if a certificate is nearing expiry.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - URLs to Monitor

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 2 - Weekly Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 3 - Fetch URLs

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 4 - Check SSL

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 5 - Expiry Alert

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 6 - Send Alert Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 7 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Ssl expiry alert with SSL-Checker.io
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 12
Categories SecOps
Author Vishal Kumar
Published 03 Jan 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2694/2694.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ssl expiry alert with SSL-Checker.io do?

Use Case Managing SSL certificates manually can be time consuming and error prone, often leading to unexpected downtime or security risks due to expired certificates. What This Workflow Does This w...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your SecOps use case.