diff --git a/certman.sh b/certman.sh
index 9f5a82d..3e26579 100755
--- a/certman.sh
+++ b/certman.sh
@@ -222,11 +222,13 @@ process_certificates() {
 
     # Reload service if needed
     if [ $service_reloaded -eq 1 ]; then
-        echo -e "${BLUE}Reloading $SERVICE_NAME service...${NC}"
+        echo -e "${BLUE}Reloading/restarting $SERVICE_NAME service...${NC}"
         if systemctl reload "$SERVICE_NAME"; then
             echo -e "${GREEN}Service reloaded successfully${NC}"
+        elif systemctl restart "$SERVICE_NAME"; then
+            echo -e "${GREEN}Service restarted successfully${NC}"
         else
-            echo -e "${RED}Failed to reload service${NC}"
+            echo -e "${RED}Failed to reload or restart service${NC}"
             return 1
         fi
     fi