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FAQ By Certificate Lifecycle (Renew)

You will be asked whether you want to change your Account Password during the renewal process. Please be aware that this is not the same as the Certificate Password you use with your digital certificate (although you may have chosen the same code for both Account Password and Certificate Password).  Unless you are confident that you will remember a new Account Password, we suggest that you do not change it. As a reminder, changing the Account Password will not change the Certificate Password you use with your certificate. 

 

Learn more about the differences between Account and Certificate passwords. 

If you are having trouble logging in to the Certificate Management Center (CMC), make sure that your browser is not blocking pop-ups for this site. If you are unable to login because you have forgotten your Account Password, you have the option to reset your password via the CMC. This option is available by clicking the link I forgot my account password in the CMC login page. Once you have reset your account password you should be able to access the CMC.

In order to renew your certificate before it expires, if you have a software certificate you must be on the computer where your certificate is currently stored.  If your certificate is stored in a Smart Card or USB Token you must have the device attached to the computer that has the Smart Card or USB Token software .  When you login to the Certificate Management Center, a window will appear with your name in it. You must highlight your name and click "OK". If your name is not in the box, it means that your certificate is not on the computer you are using. Other suggestions:

  • If your certificate is on another computer, please renew it from that computer. 
  • If your certificate is no longer on any computer, you will need to replace your certificate first and then renew it. 

 You may also find screenshot instructions here. 

For additional information about managing your certificate, visit our How Do I library.

You can renew a certificate within 30 days from expiration. The IdenTrust system will automatically notify you by email at 90, 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day intervals prior to your certificate expiration date. If you have not received renewal notification emails and you are within 30 days of expiration, please access the Certificate Management Center (CMC) and perform the following steps:

1.  Using your certificate, sign into the CMC

2.  Locate the label For this Certificate, Would You Like to:

3.  In the corresponding drop down menu, select Renew Your Certificate and click Continue.

4. Follow the instructions provided to renew your certificate. 

 You may also find screenshot instructions here.