Free OCSP Stapling Checker

Validate your website's OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) stapling configuration.

Ensure optimal certificate revocation checking and improved SSL/TLS performance.

  • OCSP stapling configuration validation
  • Certificate revocation status check
  • Performance optimization verification
No credit card requiredNon-intrusive scanningNo setup required
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How it works

Scan in three simple steps

Fast, safe, non-intrusive checks with actionable results.

1

Start scan

Enter your URL, and click the start scan button to begin.

2

Scan runs

Barrion performs passive, read-only security checks with minimal site impact.

3

View results

See security findings with prioritized, actionable recommendations.

What is OCSP Stapling?

OCSP stapling allows your web server to provide certificate revocation status directly to clients, eliminating the need for clients to contact the Certificate Authority's OCSP server. This improves both performance and privacy.

What this checker validates

  • OCSP stapling configuration on your server
  • Certificate revocation status and response validity
  • OCSP response freshness and caching
  • Performance impact and optimization opportunities

Benefits of OCSP Stapling

  • Faster SSL/TLS handshakes by eliminating OCSP lookups
  • Improved privacy by not exposing client IPs to CAs
  • Better reliability by reducing dependency on CA OCSP servers
  • Enhanced security through real-time revocation checking

How to enable OCSP Stapling

  • Apache: Enable mod_ssl and set SSLUseStapling on
  • Nginx: Add ssl_stapling on and ssl_stapling_verify on
  • Cloudflare: Automatically enabled for all SSL certificates
  • CDN providers: Usually enabled by default on modern platforms

Tool-specific questions

Is OCSP stapling required for security?

While not strictly required, OCSP stapling is a security best practice that improves both performance and privacy. It's especially important for high-traffic websites.

What happens if OCSP stapling fails?

Clients will fall back to traditional OCSP lookups, which may slow down SSL handshakes and expose client IPs to Certificate Authorities.

Can I use OCSP stapling with Let's Encrypt?

Yes, Let's Encrypt supports OCSP stapling. Most modern web servers and CDNs automatically enable it for Let's Encrypt certificates.

How often should I check OCSP stapling status?

Regular monitoring is recommended, especially after server configuration changes. Use Barrion's continuous monitoring to track OCSP stapling status over time.

Why Choose Barrion?

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Multiple best-practice security checks in a single scan, for broad coverage

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Clear recommendations for fixes, helping you improve your security quickly and effectively

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