Changed website directory, will certificate still work?

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If I change the directory that a website is located in on my server that already has a certificate issued, do I need to revoke and re-issue the certificate using the new directory, or will the existing certificate still work?

My web server is (include version): Apache 2.4.6
The operating system my web server runs on is (include version): CentOS 7.8
I can login to a root shell on my machine: Yes
I’m using a control panel to manage my site: No
The version of my client is: 1.6.0

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Your existing certificate will work. No need to move the LE files and probably no need to update the Vhost files except for the DocumentRoot.

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Oh, thanks! So the certificate will renew correctly as well even with the new directory as long as the Vhost points to the new directory?

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So if I understand correctly, you are moving your DocumentRoot NOT your LetsEncrypt folders and certs?

If so you should not have an issue. MAKE A BACKUP before making these kinds of changes.
Rip

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Yes, that’s correct, just changing the DocumentRoot to point to the new directory for the website domain. Not changing any LetsEncrypt folders or certs.

Thanks!

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You should be good to go!
Let us know how it works out.

Rip

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