Enable certificate hosting
After you enable certificate hosting, the system automatically applies for and deploys a new certificate before the current one expires.
Overview
How hosting is enabled depends on the certificate type. Some certificates are hosted automatically upon creation or issuance; others require manual enablement.
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Certificate type |
Hosting method |
Description |
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Commercial certificate: SSL certificate management (V1.0 no longer available for new purchases) |
Automatic |
Hosting is automatically enabled when you create a certificate. |
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Commercial certificate: SSL Certificate Management V2.0 |
Manual |
Follow the steps in the Commercial certificates section below. |
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Personal test certificate: Individual Test Certificate (Free) |
Not supported |
Hosting is not supported for free certificates. |
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Personal test certificate: Individual Test Certificate (Pro) |
Automatic |
Hosting is automatically enabled after the certificate is issued. |
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Uploaded Certificates |
Not supported |
Hosting is not supported for uploaded certificates. To use hosting, replace the uploaded certificate by purchasing or renewing a commercial certificate from Alibaba Cloud. Renew or handle an expiring SSL certificate. To purchase a certificate, see Purchase a commercial certificate. |
Commercial certificates
SSL Certificate Management V2.0
To enable hosting for certificates in SSL Certificate Management V2.0:
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Log on to the Certificate Management Service console.
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In the left-side navigation pane, choose Certificate Management > SSL Certificate Management V2.0. Then, click the Commercial Certificates tab.
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Find the target certificate and click Enable Auto-Management in the Actions column.
SSL certificate management V1.0
For certificates in SSL Certificate Management(V1.0 - Discontinued), hosting is automatically enabled at creation. Create a certificate.
Certificate hosting status
SSL Certificate Management V2.0
To view hosting status for certificates in SSL Certificate Management V2.0:
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Log on to the Certificate Management Service console.
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In the left-side navigation pane, choose Certificate Management > SSL Certificate Management V2.0.
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Click the tab that corresponds to your certificate type: Commercial Certificates, Individual Test Certificate (Formerly Free Certificate), or Uploaded Certificates.
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Find the target certificate and check the Subscription Period column. If the Auto-Managed tag is displayed, certificate hosting is enabled.
SSL certificate management V1.0
To view hosting status for certificates in SSL Certificate Management(V1.0 - Discontinued):
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Log on to the Certificate Management Service console.
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In the left-side navigation pane, choose Certificate Management > SSL Certificate Management(V1.0 - Discontinued).
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Click the tab that corresponds to your certificate type: Commercial Certificates or Individual Test Certificate (Formerly Free Certificate).
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Find the target certificate and check the Status column. A status of Hosted indicates that certificate hosting is enabled.