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# Configure

# Configuring Certificate Inventory and Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Establish a streamlined process for gaining insights into Certificate Inventory Management, covering key aspects like certificate discovery, bulk upload functionality, maintenance of certificate chain relationships,
configuration of Credential Identifiers, customization of the system, creation of new/renewal requests, archiving tasks, automation of TLS certificate management, integration with Event Management, Slack notifications for alerts, and
leveraging cert-Manager for efficient certificate generation.

## Configuration overview {#cert-inventory-mgmt-config__section_exr_g4p_31c}

Before using Certificate Inventory and Management, it is crucial to set up the necessary plugins, ensure activation, upgrade your instance to the latest version, and download the Certificate Inventory and Management application from ServiceNow Store. For additional details, see [Get started with Certificate Inventory and Management\\](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LKGziLNrr00DOyQIxS5cVA "Prior to diving into the Certificate Inventory and Management application's functionality, meet the necessary requirements by installing and activating the plugin, upgrading your instance, and obtaining the Certificate Inventory and Management application from the ServiceNow Store.").  
After the prerequisites are met, you can proceed with the following tasks.{#cert-inventory-mgmt-config__table_ohb_k2q_31c__entry__2}

| Task | Description |
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| [Visibility to TLS certificates](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JkRnHYZGm~DwDsylLcu_pg "The Certificate Inventory and Management application allows Discovery to automatically scan for certificates on specific ports through your existing CI-based Discovery schedules. In addition, you can create Discovery schedules to scan for specific URLs.") | Establish an efficient Certificate Inventory Management system by configuring certificate discovery, enabling bulk certificate uploads, managing chain relationships, configuring secure access, and customizing the system to meet specific organizational needs. |
| [Manual flow for certificate requests](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/P9Mt4v6Fx5HMaKwpyYj2zg "Certificate renewal requests and incidents are automatically created when certificates are about to expire or have expired. For added flexibility and control, you can also manually create requests using the Service Catalog.") | Enable the creation of new certificate requests or certificate renewals within the system, adhering to defined policies. Implement a process to archive completed certificate tasks, maintaining a historical record for auditing and compliance purposes. |
| [Automated certificate management for TLS certificates](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/sG36IEmbAio1PbhSNQDsog "From Certificate Inventory and Management Version 1.3.8, you can automate the request flow for new certificates, renewals, and revoking certificates.") | Set up automation processes to manage TLS certificates, including renewal, updates, and revocation as needed. |
| [Certificate integrations and notifications](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/GkHZfpKHST46cyyb5GMSsw "From version 1.2.0 onward, Certificate Inventory and Management seamlessly integrates with Event Management, providing a unified solution for streamlined operations. This integration enables the generation of events and notifications, with the added capability of sending alerts to Slack, enhancing communication and alerting mechanisms within the Certificate Inventory and Management system.") | Establish integration between Event Management systems and Certificate Inventory Management for real-time monitoring and response to certificate-related events. Configure notifications to be sent to Slack channels, keeping stakeholders informed about critical certificate events and changes. |
| [Certificate generation through Kubernetes cert-manager](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lTuGGOCpntXxVeHzx~NryA "Request a certificate through Kubernetes cert-manager using the ServiceNow External Issuer (sn-external-issuer) and save the certificate and its related information securely within the Kubernetes cluster as a secret. In Kubernetes, a secret is an object that allows you to store and manage sensitive information, such as passwords, API keys, and certificates.") | Utilize Cert-Manager or a similar tool to automate the certificate generation process, ensuring efficient and secure issuance based on predefined policies. |
[Table 1. Certificate Inventory and Management tasks]

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