The following diagram shows the state (status) transition process of a certificate. It shows the possible states a certificate can have and the transition between those states.
The state transition diagram of a certificate.
State
Definition
New
This is the initial status of a certificate, and it's assigned by the platform when the certificate is being created.
Pending
The certificate has been created successfully, and it's awaiting approval by the vendor.
Active
The certificate is active and can be used when placing an order.
Expired
The certificate has expired. Expired certificates can be renewed by re-enrolling in the program.
Updating
The certificate is being updated due to re-enrollment in the program.
Terminated
The certificate has been terminated. Terminated certificates can't be used to re-enroll in a program.
