Certificate Manager overview

Available in Classic and VPC

Certificate Manager lets you issue, register, and manage certificates for use with integrated services, such as Load Balancer.

Certificate Manager features

Certificate Manager offers these key features:

• Certificate registration and service integration: Register public SSL/TLS certificates for use with integrated services (Classic/VPC Load Balancer and Global Edge).
• Certificate issuance and service integration: Obtain public SSL/TLS certificates for use with integrated services (Classic/VPC Load Balancer and Global Edge).
• Certificate information: View certificate information to manage certificates efficiently.
• Certificate expiration notifications: Receive SMS and email notifications every 5 days, starting 30 days before a registered certificate expires.

Certificate Manager user guide

Certificate Manager is available in the Korea, U.S., Singapore, Japan, and Germany Regions. The same service is available in each Region. Use this guide to get the most out of Certificate Manager.

• Certificate Manager overview: Learn about the service and find helpful resources and FAQs.
• Certificate Manager prerequisites: View supported specifications and pricing information.
• Certificate Manager quickstart: Follow a step-by-step guide through the entire process.
• Getting Started with Certificate Manager: Learn how to get started with Certificate Manager.
  • Manage subscriptions: Subscribe to and manage your Certificate Manager.
• Using Certificate Manager: Learn how to use Certificate Manager.
  • Dashboard: View a summary of certificate statuses and identify certificates nearing expiration.
  • Certificate List: Learn how to issue, register, and manage certificates in Cloud Certificate.
  • Order List: Learn how to view orders and manage certificates in Enterprise Certificate.
  • Notification Setting: Learn how to set notification recipients.
• Certificate Manager permissions management: Manage permissions for Certificate Manager using Sub Account.
• Certificate Manager glossary: Find key terms and definitions.
• Certificate Manager release notes: See documentation updates.

Certificate Manager related resources

Beyond the user guide, these resources provide additional context and support for Certificate Manager. Whether you're considering Certificate Manager or need detailed information for development, marketing, or data policies, these resources can help:

• Learn more about Certificate Manager

  • Certificate Manager API guide: Find API usage instructions for Certificate Manager developers.
  • Introduction to Certificate Manager: Read about Certificate Manager on NAVER Cloud Platform's official blog.
  • Ncloud user environment guide: Explore VPC and Classic environments and supported services.
  • Pricing and features: View pricing details and key capabilities.
  • Latest announcements: Stay informed about service updates and news.
  • FAQs: Get answers to common Certificate Manager questions.
  • Contact Support: Get help if you can't find what you need in the user guide.

• Learn about integrated services

  • Sub Account user guide: Manage administrative and operational permissions for Certificate Manager.
  • Resource Manager user guide: View and manage certificates registered in Certificate Manager.
  • Load Balancer user guide: Create an Application Load Balancer that uses HTTPS and certificates registered in Certificate Manager.
  • Global Edge user guide: Set up Global Edge with HTTPS using certificates registered in Certificate Manager.
  • Image Optimizer user guide: Create a project with a CDN configured to use HTTPS and certificates registered in Certificate Manager.

FAQs

Find quick answers to common questions in the FAQs before reading the user guide. If the following FAQs do not answer your question, look for the information in the user guide.

Q. How do I view a certificate file using OpenSSL?

• Run the following command to view a PEM file:
  • Command to view a PEM certificate file

    openssl x509 -noout -text -in certificate.pem
    

• To view PKCS #7 or CRT files, first convert them to PEM files using the following commands:
  • Command to convert a PKCS #7 (.p7b) file to a PEM (.pem) file

    openssl pkcs7 -print_certs -in certificate.p7b -out certificate.cer
    

  • Command to convert a CRT (.crt) file to a PEM (.pem) file

    openssl x509 -in cert.crt -out cert.pem
    

Q. I receive the error "The certificate is not valid" when registering external certificate. when registering an external certificate.

Q. I am asked to enter a certificate signing request (CSR) when issuing an Advanced DV/OV certificate. How can I create a CSR?
As of July 17, 2025, you must enter a CSR when issuing an Advanced DV/OV certificate. After issuance, register the private key to use the certificate in NAVER Cloud Platform. For instructions on creating a CSR, see Create a CSR.

Q. What should I know about the compatibility of issued certificates and the impact of compatibility issues?

• Issued certificates work properly on compatible operating systems and software. Before using a certificate, check Compatibility of issued certificates.
• For symptoms and solutions related to compatibility issues, see Certificate compatibility and root certificate installation.