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How to Change SSL Certificate Ownership? 

Overview  

This guide provides the step-by-step process for updating the ownership details of an SSL certificate in the Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM). Updating ownership ensures that the correct department, requester, and approver are associated with the certificate for both tracking and administrative accuracy. 

Prerequisites 

Before you begin, ensure you have the following: 

Procedure 

Step 1: Log in to the SCM UI 

Navigate to the Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) interface and sign in with your authorized credentials. 

Step 2: Access the SSL Certificates Tab 

From the dashboard, click on “Certificates/SSL Certificates” to open the list of available SSL certificates. 

Step 3: Select the Certificate 

Locate the certificate for which you want to change ownership. 
Click “View” to open the certificate details. 

Step 4: Navigate to the Ownership Section 

Within the certificate details, select the “Details” tab. 
Scroll to find the “Ownership” section and click it to open ownership settings. 

Step 5: Edit Ownership 

Click the pencil icon beside the Ownership field to enable editing. 

Step 6: Choose Ownership Options 

Three editable fields will appear: 

Update one or more fields based on your requirements. 

Step 7: Save Changes 

After making the necessary updates, click “Save” to apply and confirm the changes. 

Verification 

To confirm your updates were successful, revisit the certificate Ownership section and verify that the Department, Requester, and Approver fields display the updated information.