Core components of CertCentral
CertCentral includes several key components that work together:
Accounts: control access, billing, and configuration
Organizations: validated entities that own certificates
Domains: validated domains used in certificate requests
Certificates: issued digital certificates for securing systems
Users: roles and permissions for access control
Understanding these components helps you navigate CertCentral and manage certificates effectively.
Certificate management in CertCentral follows a structured process:
Create and validate an organization.
Validate domains using domain control validation (DCV).
Generate a certificate signing request (CSR).
Submit a certificate request.
Complete validation and issuance.
Install and manage the certificate lifecycle.
Each step ensures that certificates are issued securely and comply with validation requirements.
What's next
Learn about Certificate orders and requests