Automation Overview

Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) automation handles the issuance, renewal, and installation of digital certificates without manual intervention. It reduces human error, minimizes downtime, and saves time—making it easier to keep systems secure and compliant.

Deloyment Options

GeoCerts offers two primary deployment options for certificate automation: third-party ACME client, like Certbot or Win-ACME, or choose Managed Automation service for a fully guided, hands-off experience.

Option 1: ACME Client Integration

Use your preferred ACME client (like Certbot, acme.sh, or win-acme) to automate certificate lifecycle management. This deployment method is ideal if you:

  • Want a free automation option—GeoCerts ACME support is included at no cost
  • Manage a small number of certificates (~ 20 or less)
  • Already use tools like Certbot, Win-ACME, or acme.sh
  • Want a fast, DIY setup using open-source tools
  • Are comfortable configuring ACME clients
  • Aren’t deploying directly to complex infrastructure like load balancers

Learn more about ACME Client Integration →

Option 2: Managed Automation

GeoCerts’ managed automation solution provides a complete, out-of-the-box certificate lifecycle management system. This workflow is perfect if you:

  • Manage 20+ certificates or expect your inventory to grow
  • Prefer a fully managed, low-touch solution
  • Lack the time or expertise to oversee certificate lifecycles manually
  • Need to automate certificates across internal, legacy, or hybrid systems
  • Want centralized visibility, reporting, and compliance tracking
  • Deploy to environments like load balancers where ACME clients are difficult or unsupported
  • Are open to additional yearly costs based on certificate volume for a hands-off experience

Learn more about our Managed Automation solution powered by DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager. It’s ideal for complex environments, large-scale deployments, and teams that want full visibility with minimal overhead. Have questions? Contact us for personalized guidance or a demo tailored to your needs.

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