Account types in CertCentral
CertCentral provides different account types that determine how you manage certificates, users, and billing. Each account type supports specific operational models and workflows.
Available account types
CertCentral includes the following account types:
Account type | Description |
|---|---|
Enterprise | Centralized certificate management for organizations with complex structures |
Partner | Reseller model with customer subaccounts and delegated management |
Subscription | Prepaid or recurring certificate usage model |
Legacy | Accounts created under earlier CertCentral models with limited feature alignment |
Each account type provides different capabilities, workflows, and configuration options. Select the account type that aligns with your operational requirements.
How account types affect functionality
Your account type determines:
Available features, such as divisions or subaccounts
Billing models and payment options
User roles and access control
Certificate workflows and automation capabilities
Understanding your account type helps you configure CertCentral correctly and avoid configuration issues.
How to recognize your account type in CertCentral
CertCentral provides UI indicators that help identify your account type.
Enterprise:
Governance-focused menus such as “Request a Certificate” and “Certificates” .
“CERTCENTRAL | Enterprise” designation in the header.
Partner:
“CERTCENTRAL | Partner” designation in the header.
Tools for managing customer subaccounts and delegated roles.
Subscription:
Product-oriented navigation menus such as “Shop DigiCert Products” and “My Digital Trust Products”.
Absence of enterprise or partner header labels.
Legacy:
Legacy navigation structures.
Limited feature availability until migration to the subscription model is complete.
What's next
Review the integration and automation options in CertCentral to understand how CertCentral connects with external systems and automation tools