> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.certinext.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.certinext.io/documentation/certificate-lifecycle-management/certificate-issuance.md). # Certificate Issuance **Certificate Issuance** in CERTInext allows organizations to request and issue certificates in a controlled, auditable, and policy-driven manner. Issuance can be performed manually through the portal or automated via APIs and provisioning workflows. CERTInext supports issuance from: * Public Certificate Authorities * Private CAs managed within CERTInext * Partner-managed CA integrations #### Issuance Workflow Overview The issuance process typically includes: * Selecting the certificate product and validity * Providing requester and organizational details * Submitting a CSR or generating one externally * Completing validation and approval steps * Issuing and delivering the certificate #### Governance and Control CERTInext enforces governance during issuance by: * Validating organization and domain ownership * Applying certificate policies and approval rules * Maintaining a complete audit trail of issuance actions * Ensuring issued certificates are automatically added to inventory This ensures that every issued certificate is traceable, compliant, and aligned with organizational security policies. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.certinext.io/documentation/certificate-lifecycle-management/certificate-issuance.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.