CERTCENTRAL

UltraDNS

Integration Overview

DigiCert CertCentral integrates with UltraDNS to automate DNS-based domain control validation (DCV), streamlining certificate issuance and renewal in preparation for shortened TLS certificate lifecycles, all with a single, centralized process. Eliminate manual DNS updates, reduce administrative overhead, and the risk of delays or misconfigurations that can lead to service outages or security gaps.

What it Does

Proprietary connection between CertCentral and UltraDNS automated domain validation management.
Automatically creates and removes DNS TXT records for domain control validation (DCV).
Monitors validation status in real time and updates certificate requests accordingly.
Enables administrators to pre-validate domains before issuance to meet 47-day TLS lifecycle requirements.
Eliminates manual DNS updates and reduces operational overhead for certificate issuance and renewal.

Why it Matters

Ensure readiness for short-lived certificates: Supports automation to comply with upcoming 47-day certificate validity and 10-day domain validation reuse limits.
Accelerated Certificate Issuance: Automates DCV record management, reducing time-to-issuance from hours to seconds.
Lower operational effort: Minimize administrator involvement in domain validation and renewal workflows.
Strengthen reliability: Improve accuracy and speed of domain validation in high-volume environments.
Improve Security Posture: Minimizes the risk of human error and misconfiguration in DNS entries that could introduce security vulnerabilities or cause outages.

How it Integrates

CertCentral connects to UltraDNS using secure API credentials configured in the CertCentral console.
When a certificate request requires domain validation, CertCentral automatically pushes the appropriate TXT record to UltraDNS.
UltraDNS publishes the record to complete DCV; CertCentral continuously monitors DNS responses until validation is confirmed.
Once validated, the certificate is automatically issued or renewed; TXT records can be removed or retained for policy compliance.