User types
In DigiCert ONE, users are categorized into three types based on their access level and intended use:
User comparison
User type | Scope | Access scope | Authentication method | Ability to sign in to DigiCert ONE? | Sample use case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
User (AS) | Account-scope | Specific account | Able to access DigiCert ONE using a username and password, single sign on (SSO), or client certificate. | Yes | Individual managing account operations. |
Ability to access APIs and command line interface using an API key and client certificate. | |||||
Service user (AS) | Account-scope | Specific account | Ability to access APIs and command line interface using an API key and client certificate. | No | Automated workflows on build servers. |
User (SS) | System-scope | Entire platform (on-prem or hosted) | Ability to access DigiCert ONE using a username and password, single sign on (SSO), or client certificate. | Yes | Admin managing multiple accounts or partners. |
Ability to access APIs and command line interface using an API key and client certificate. |