Set up ACME automation for an endpoint device

Install and configure an ACME automation agent on endpoint servers and point-of-service devices

Automating certificate requests on dedicated hosts, such as web servers or point-of-service devices, requires a CertCentral ACME automation agent on the host.

Before you begin

Check automation service requirements to make sure CertCentral automation supports your endpoint device.
How does the certificate host connect to the cloud?
- If the host communicates directly with the cloud, you only need an agent.
- If the host communicates via proxy and you already have one configured, you only need an agent.
- If the host communicates via proxy and you already have a CertCentral sensor that can reach the host, you only need an agent.
- If the host communicates via proxy and you don’t have a sensor set up, you’ll need to install a sensor and an agent.

Steps

Download the installers

Go to Automation > Manage automation.
Click Add automation.
Click ACME automation.
Choose the appropriate option for cloud communication.
Choose the software for your host’s operating system.

Install a sensor (optional communication proxy)

If the host communicates directly with the cloud, or you already have a proxy or CertCentral sensor set up to act as a proxy, skip this step.
If you need to set up a proxy for this host, install a sensor.

Install and activate the agent

Windows: Unpack and run the DigiCert CertCentral Agent executable on the host device.
Linux: Unpack the files and run start-cc-agent.sh on the host device.

Configure the agent

Go to Automation > Manage automation.
Click the agent name you just installed.
Find the IP/ports that you want to automate.
Specify the applications on the IP/port and click Save.