Learn about the different states of a certificate.
A certificate is an object that verifies a client or partner meets a vendor’s requirements and eligibility criteria for a specific program.
A certificate can currently exist in these states: Pending, Active, Expired, Updating, or Terminated. The following diagram shows the transitions between these states:
The state transition diagram of a certificate.
The following table provides a description of the different states:
State
Definition
New
This is the initial or starting state. This state is assigned by the platform when the certificate request is created.
Pending
The certificate has been created, and it's awaiting approval by the vendor.
