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# Create an X.509 Certificate

# Create an X.509 Certificate {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/45QVmw9iuAUsDpKWx6pk2g "Generate a Java KeyStore (JKS) file for OAuth authentication setup. This process involves extracting the private key from a credentials JSON file and converting it through PEM format to create the required JKS file.") for more information.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem DefinitionCertificates.
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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ocguuS7TvyL20MYB~8RYgg "Configure a JWT key to enable secure authentication for Card Data Security. This is used to sign the authentication tokens that ServiceNow sends to external systems.").

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