Certificates

SSL Certificates enable encrypted, secure communication between users and applications hosted on Qumulus. This guide explains how to manage SSL certificates effectively within the Qumulus platform.

SSL Certificates are essential for protecting data transferred between browsers and servers. They establish ownership of the domains, protect sensitive data, and assist in the development of trust among the users and the industry security practices.

Creating an SSL Certificate

Follow these steps to create a new SSL certificate:

1. Navigate & Initiate

• Navigate to Security > Certificates in your Qumulus dashboard.

• Click on Create Certificates button.

2. Provide Certificate Information

• Key Algorithm: Choose your preferred algorithm:

  • RSA 2048: Broad compatibility and secure.

  • ECDSA P-256: Optimized for efficiency and performance.

• Enter your main domain name.

• Additional Domains (Optional): You can add more Domains to secure multiple domains or subdomains with one certificate by just clicking on Add more button.

• Click Create to proceed.

3. Domain Verification (CNAME-Based DNS-01 Challenge)

After submitting your request, you’ll be prompted to add a CNAME record to your domain’s DNS settings to verify ownership.

You can copy the values directly or Export CSV for automation.

Once DNS propagation completes, the certificate will be automatically issued.

4. Create and Deploy

• Click OK button to submit your request.

• The status of your certificate will automatically be updated. When it is complete, its status will be Issued.

Certificate Management

The Certificates dashboard provides key details and tools for managing your issued certificates:

• Status: Displays whether a certificate is Issued, Pending, or Expired.

• Requested At: Shows the timestamp of when the request was made.

• Algorithm: Indicates whether RSA or ECDSA was used.

• Additional Domains: Lists any alternate domains covered by the certificate.

• Eligibility: Confirms whether the domain passed validation checks.

Management Actions:

Use the delete icon to remove expired or unnecessary certificates with one click.

For immediate assistance or additional guidance, use the our Quick Chat feature available at qumulus.io.