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Use purchase orders (POs)

Use purchase orders (POs) to request certificates using invoiced payment instead of a credit card. You can provide purchase order details during certificate requests or manage them in billing settings.

Before you begin

Important considerations

  • Purchase orders (POs) are available only for accounts approved for invoiced purchasing

  • DigiCert may require validation of your PO before processing orders

  • Missing or incorrect PO numbers can delay certificate issuance

  • Some certificate types may not be eligible for PO purchasing depending on region or account type

Use a purchase order for a certificate request

  1. Begin a new certificate request.

  2. At the payment step, select Purchase order.

  3. Enter your purchase order number or billing reference.

  4. Submit the request for processing.

Add or update a purchase order in billing settings

  1. In the CertCentral menu, go to Finances > Settings.

  2. Locate the purchase order or billing reference fields.

  3. Enter or update your purchase order number.

  4. Select Save.

What's next

Review account balance and purchase order processing to understand how transactions affect available funds