Set up managed automation
Aviso
Retiring Managed Automation in CertCentral
On October 1, 2026, DigiCert will retire the Managed Automation service in CertCentral. To continue using managed automation after this date, use DigiCert® Trust Lifecycle Manager.
A Trust Lifecycle Manager Advanced subscription is required for managed automation.
Learn about moving Managed Automation to Trust Lifecycle Manager
Note: API and ACME automation are still supported in CertCentral.
Set up managed automation by completing the following steps in order. All steps are required for new automation deployments. When adding systems to an existing deployment, you may only need to complete a subset of these steps.
Install and activate automation clients: Download and install ACME agents on standard hosts and sensors on network appliances from the Manage automation menu.
Configure automation clients: Configure and verify automation settings for installed clients from the Manage automation menu.
Create automation profiles: Define the types of certificates automation clients can request from the Manage profiles menu.
Schedule automation events: Schedule and manage certificate automation events for configured clients from the Automated IPs menu.
Notice
The Automate now menu item in CertCentral provides a wizard-style guide through this workflow. Use it if you are setting up managed automation for the first time or are unfamiliar with the process.