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# Revoke certificates using automated flow

# Revoke certificates using ACME automated flow {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Request a revoke certificate for an application.

## Before you begin

* Ensure that a credential has been set up. For more information, see [Create credentials for ACME certificate authority](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/QMPWHFv3QhFLVdN7XiZ8GA "Create credentials so Certificate Inventory and Management can communicate with your ACME certificate authority (CA) for automated certificate life-cycle management.").
* The Certificate Management catalog has been enabled.
* A routing policy with a DNS challenge action exists. For more information, see [Set up routing policies for ACME](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/nSXVPMZ9cUHsX0iR8tViIQ "Set up routing policies to establish automated certificate management based on factors such as certificate authority (CA) and environment for efficient SSL/TLS certificate management.").
* Role required: certificate administrator \[sn_disco_certmgmt.pki_admin\] or admin.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSelf-ServiceService Catalog.
2. Access the form for renewing a certificate.
   1. Select Certificate Management.
   2. Select Automated Flow.
   3. Select Revoke Certificate (Automated).
3. Unlock the Issued Certificate field.
4. Select the Lookup using list icon (![Lookup using list icon]()) and select the certificate you want to revoke.  
   You can select more than one certificate.
5. Provide an appropriate reason for revoking the certificate.
6. Place the revoke order by selecting Submit.
7. In the confirmation dialog box, select OK.
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## Result

A task is automatically created that triggers the revocation operation. After the operation is complete, the status of the certificate changes to Revoked.

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