Link UltraDNS to CertCentral
The UltraDNS+CertCentral connector type provides a secure, streamlined method for enabling the automation of domain control validation (DCV) processes in your DigiCert CertCentral® account.
This special connector type leverages Trust Lifecycle Manager connector technology to link UltraDNS directly to your CertCentral account. Once linked, CertCentral can automatically validate ownership of any domains in the UltraDNS account, streamlining certificate issuance for those domains.
The UltraDNS to CertCentral integration can also be set up locally in your CertCentral account. The UltraDNS+CertCentral connector type in Trust Lifecycle Manager is an alternative method, which facilitates the configuration process for this integration.
Importante
If your organization uses the managed automation solution for DigiCert® Trust Lifecycle Manager, you do not typically need an UltraDNS+CertCentral connector. DigiCert agents and sensors support automated domain validation across all connected DNS providers and issuing CAs, without the need for additional connectors.
Before you begin
Before setting up an UltraDNS+CertCentral connector, make sure these prerequisites are satisfied. Contact your DigiCert account representative if you need help verifying or enabling these prerequisites:
The UltraDNS+CertCentral connector type shows up under DNS integrations on the Integrations > Connectors > Add connector page in Trust Lifecycle Manager.
Your CertCentral and Trust Lifecycle Manager accounts are both set up in DigiCert account.
You have an active CA connector for the CertCentral account.
You have an active DNS integration for the UltraDNS account.
Add UltraDNS+CertCentral connector
To add an UltraDNS+CertCentral connector in Trust Lifecycle Manager:
From the Trust Lifecycle Manager menu, go to Integrations > Connectors.
Select the Add connector button.
In the DNS integrations section, select the option for UltraDNS+CertCentral.
Complete the Add connector screen:
Name: Assign a friendly name to this connector.
Business unit: If your Trust Lifecycle Manager account has multiple business units, select a business unit for this connector. Only users assigned to this business unit can manage the connector.
UltraDNS connector: Select an existing UltraDNS connector in Trust Lifecycle Manager that includes the UltraDNS account to link to CertCentral.
UltraDNS account: Select a specific UltraDNS account from the above connector to link to CertCentral.
CertCentral connector: Select an existing CertCentral connector in Trust Lifecycle Manager for the CertCentral account to enable the UltraDNS integration.
Select Link to add the connector and link the UltraDNS and CertCentral accounts.
Importante
Each UltraDNS+CertCentral account links a single UltraDNS account to a single CertCentral account. To link multiple UltraDNS or CertCentral accounts, add a separate UltraDNS+CertCentral connector for each link.
Domain validation process
With the integration in place, CertCentral can automatically validate domain ownership when issuing certificates for the UltraDNS domains.
When you request a certificate for one of the UltraDNS domains, CertCentral generates a random value and places it on the domain's DNS TXT record in UltraDNS. Then, CertCentral checks the DNS TXT records to verify the value and finish the domain validation process.
View and manage the connector
To view the UltraDNS+CertCentral connector, go to the Integrations > Connectors page in Trust Lifecycle Manager. Select the connector by name to see the details for it.
The following management actions are available for UltraDNS+CertCentral connectors from the connector details page or rightmost column of the Integrations > Connectors table.
Action | Description |
|---|---|
Delete | Permanently remove the connector. |
Edit | Update the connector name or configuration settings. |
Link | Re-establish the link between UltraDNS and CertCentral when the connector is in an |
Test connection | Test connectivity between the UltraDNS and CertCentral accounts. |