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Configure Private SSL certificate products in CertCentral

Private SSL certificate products issue certificates for internal domains, private networks, or non-public environments. These products are backed by an internal or private certificate authority (CA) and define how private certificates are issued and constrained within a private PKI configuration.

Private SSL certificate products define:

  • Which internal domains or namespaces can be requested

  • Validation requirements for private certificates

  • Default certificate attributes such as key size or validity period

These products apply only to certificates issued under a private PKI configuration.

When configuring Private SSL certificate products, consider:

  • The internal domains or naming conventions used in your environment.

  • Certificate lifetimes appropriate for internal services.

  • Alignment with internal security or compliance policies.

Once configured, Private SSL certificate products appear as selectable products during certificate requests, apply predefined defaults and constraints automatically, and reduce manual configuration during enrollment.

What's next

Customize certificate request forms in CertCentral to standardize how users submit certificate requests