# Choose Product and Validity

This step initiates the certificate request process in CERTInext and allows users to select the issuing Certificate Authority (CA), connector, certificate product, and subscription details before proceeding with the order workflow.

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Users are required to:

* Select the user Group associated with the request
* Choose the Certificate Authority (CA Source)
* Select the Connector or Certificate Type based on the selected CA
* Choose the Certificate Product
* Select the subscription or validity period (where applicable)

The available workflow dynamically changes depending on the selected CA Source.

#### For Public CA Providers such as emSign

When providers like emSign are selected, CERTInext displays:

* Certificate Type
* Product selection
* Subscription duration options
* Product pricing and feature details

Supported certificate categories may include:

* SSL/TLS Certificates
* S/MIME Certificates
* Code Signing Certificates
* Document Signing Certificates

Users can select subscription durations such as:

* 1 Year
* 2 Years
* 3 Years

Pricing is automatically calculated based on the selected product and subscription period.

The product information panel may also display:

* Wildcard and SAN support
* Domain validation capabilities
* Browser compatibility
* Encryption standards
* Renewal notification support
* Automated issuance details

#### For External CA Connectors such as DigiCert, Sectigo, EJBCA, or Private CA Integrations

When external CA integrations are selected, CERTInext displays:

* Group selection
* CA Source
* Connector selection

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The connector represents the configured CA integration available within the account environment.

Example:

```
DigiCert Production Connector
```

Once a connector is selected, the subsequent workflow automatically uses the associated CA configuration, policies, certificate templates, and issuance rules configured within that connector.

This enables organizations to standardize certificate issuance workflows across multiple public and private Certificate Authorities using a centralized interface.


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