# DigiCert Central

## Connection Requirements

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### Domain

Enter the domain of your DigiCert CertCentral instance. This specifies the address where the platform is hosted.
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### API Key

* Sign in to CertCentral.
* In the left menu, go to **Automation > API Keys**.
* On the API Keys page, select **Add API Key**.
* In the Add API Key window, enter a Description for the API key and select **Add**. Repeat this process for each API key you want to generate (maximum 30 per session).
* In the User menu, do one of the following:
  * **Link the API key to a CertCentral user:** Select the user you want to link the key to. The key inherits the user's permissions.
  * **Link the API key to a service user:**
    * Link to an existing service user: Select the service user in the User menu.
    * Create a service user (administrators only):
      * Select **Create new service user**.
      * Enter an email address for the service user.
      * (Optional) Select divisions to restrict the service user's access.
* (Optional) Set API key restrictions: Orders, Orders/Domains/Organizations, View Only, or User Management.
* Select **Add API Key**.
* In the New API Key window, copy the generated key or select **Download CSV**.
* Save the API key(s) in a secure location. API keys are displayed only once. If lost, revoke and generate a new one.
* Select **I understand I will not see this again**.
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It is important to perform a connection test to verify that the DigiCert CertCentral host can be successfully reached. Once the discovery process is complete, the connection details will be visible on the Assets page.
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