Managing device certificate requests Approve a device certificate request Navigate to Certificates Device Certificates. Select the certificate request you want to approve, and click Approve. In the Approval Message dialog, provide a message outlining any relevant details about your decision. Click Approve. Decline a device certificate request Navigate to Certificates Device Certificates. Select the certificate request you want to decline, and click Decline. In the Decline Message dialog, provide a message outlining any relevant details about your decision. Click Decline.