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Secure Boot certificates start expiring in June 2026; Microsoft offers AMAs to help you prepare, with the next event on May 18, 2026.
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Secure Boot certificates start expiring in June of 2026. Whether you’re actively deploying or just starting to plan, an ongoing series of AMAs is here to provide you with clear, practical answers directly from Microsoft experts.
When will this happen:
The next Secure Boot AMA will take place on the Microsoft Tech Community at 8:00 AM PDT on May 18, 2026.
What you need to do to prepare:
Visit https://aka.ms/AMA/SecureBoot and sign in to the Tech Community to post your questions in advance or in real time during the event. You’ll also find options to add the event to your calendar.
Additional information:
For continued guidance and updates, bookmark the Secure Boot playbook and https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot.
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