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# Set certificates to renew automatically

# Set certificates to renew automatically {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated September 2, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure automatic certificate renewal to avoid service interruptions from expired certificates. Set the number of days before expiration when the system should automatically renew certificates.

## Before you begin

Complete the following tasks to configure your system to renew your certificates
automatically:

1. [Configure MID Server for automatic certificate renewal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1GdB1vsPqCaqgeUGxJ1Lug "Collect information about root certificates stored outside your server. Create a specialized Discovery schedule.")
2. [Add required applications and capabilities to your MID Server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HxfFQEphVLiRRgSVV0R4IA "Enable your MID Server to auto-renew your certificates by adding the Certificate Inventory and Management and GenerateCSR applications.")
3. [Configure automatic certificate renewal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Chva73tPHLWWnPkoPd28Xg "Enable the auto-renewal options in your System Properties to configure your system to renew automatically Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates before they expire.")

Role required: pki_admin or admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Service CatalogCertificate ManagementAutomated FlowRenew Certificate (Automated).
2. Select the Issued Certificate that you would like to renew by selecting the search icon ![search icon]().
3. Set the Renew Automatically field to Yes.  
   Note:  
   By selecting Yes, a new field appears called How many days before expiry does this certificate need to be renewed?.
4. Select the number of days in the How many days before expiry does this certificate need to be renewed? field.
5. Select Submit.

## Result

The certificate you chose is set to auto-renew the number of days before expiration that you request.

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