Create an X.509 Certificate

Create an X.509 certificate record in ServiceNow by uploading a Java Key Store (JKS) file and configuring the certificate settings. This enables secure authentication and encryption for Card Data Security applications.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

This task requires a JKS file created for Card Data Security. See Create a JKS file for more information.

Procedure

1. Navigate to All > System Definition > Certificates.
2. Select New.
3. Enter the following field values.

   Field	Value
   Name	<Name of the certificate>
   Type	Java Key Store
   Key store password	<The key store password defined when generating the JKS file>

4. Select the attachments icon.
5. Select the JKS file to attach the file to the record.
6. Select the related link Validate Stores/Certificates.
   An information message saying "Valid key_store" displays if validation is successful.
7. Select Update.

Result

A certificate record is created.

What to do next

Set up a JWT key.