Understanding custom fields
Custom fields are added to certificate enrollment forms and APIs to track additional information that isn’t collected as part of standard SSL, client, and device certificate enrollment.
| Custom fields are only available if enabled for your account. For more information, contact your Sectigo account manager. |
Custom fields can be managed on the page.
The following table describes the settings and controls of the Custom Fields page.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
Name |
The name of the custom field that will be displayed during enrollment |
Certificate Type |
The type of the certificate that the custom field applies to The possible options are:
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Mandatory for admin UI |
When selected, the field is mandatory for enrollment through the Admin UI |
Mandatory for REST API & endpoints |
When selected, the field is mandatory for enrollment through REST API and endpoints |
Mandatory for SOAP API |
When selected, the field is mandatory for enrollment through SOAP API |
Mandatory for enrollment form |
When selected, the field is mandatory for enrollment through self-enrollment forms |
Active |
When selected, the field is available for use in certificate enrollment Inactive fields are unavailable for certificate enrollment. However, existing data for this field is retained in SCM. |
Table controls |
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Refresh |
Refreshes the information presented in the table |
Custom field controls |
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Add |
Opens the Add Custom Field dialog where you can add new custom fields |
Delete |
Removes the selected custom field |
Edit |
Opens the Edit Custom Field dialog where you can manage custom field properties |