SSL/TLS & Transport
medium Severity
Free Check

OCSP Stapling (Certificate Revocation)

Checks if the web server pre-fetches and caches SSL revocation status to optimize connection speed and user privacy.

Test Your Website for OCSP Stapling (Certificate Revocation)

Run this check along with 90+ automated tests across your domain.

Why It Matters

Without OCSP stapling, the browser must query the CA directly on every visit, adding 100ms+ latency and leaking browsing data.

How We Check This

We request OCSP status (status_request) during the TLS handshake and check for a signed OCSP response.

How to Fix & Implement

Copy-paste configuration blocks tailored for your web server or edge proxy.

nginx snippet
ssl_stapling on;
ssl_stapling_verify on;
resolver 1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8 valid=300s;

Frequently Asked Questions

Does OCSP stapling improve load speed?

Yes, it eliminates round-trips to third-party CA revocation endpoints.