Certificates
The Certificates section displays and manages the public key credentials associated with an application. This page is part of the application detail view and is accessible from the left-hand navigation.
- For App Registrations, the section is called Certificates.
- For Enterprise Applications configured for SAML, the section is called SAML certificates.
While the purpose of the certificates may differ, the layout and interaction model are consistent.
Page Layout
The page is divided into two main areas:
- Left navigation: Allows switching between Overview, Certificates, Secrets, Owners, and Settings.
- Main content area: Displays a table listing the certificates associated with the selected application.
A primary action button is displayed in the top-right corner of the page when applicable.
Certificates Table
Certificates are presented in a tabular format. Each row represents a single certificate.
All columns are:
- Sortable, by clicking on the column header
- Filterable, allowing you to quickly narrow down results
Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | A human-readable label provided when the certificate was added. |
| Thumbprint | The certificate thumbprint, when available. |
| Certificate ID | The unique identifier assigned by Microsoft Entra ID. |
| Task status | Indicates the current status of the task associated with the certificate (for example, New or In progress). |
| Assigned to | Shows the user currently responsible for the certificate task, if assigned. |
| Expiration | Displays the expiration date with a visual status indicator (valid, expiring, or expired). |
Expiration values are visually highlighted to help users quickly identify certificates that require attention.
Row Actions
Each certificate row includes two action icons on the right:
-
Assign / open task
Opens the task side panel, allowing you to:- Assign the task to yourself or another user
- Update the task status
- Add comments
- Review certificate metadata (ID and expiration)
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Delete certificate
Removes the certificate from the application. A confirmation step is required before deletion.
Adding a Certificate (App Registrations)
For App Registrations, an Add certificate button is available in the top-right corner of the page.
When clicked, a side panel opens where you can:
- Upload a public key certificate file
Supported formats:.cer.pem.crt
- Optionally provide a description to help identify the certificate
- Confirm the action using Let's do it
The certificate is added immediately and appears in the table.
Task Side Panel
Clicking the task action icon opens a side panel with task details.
From this panel, you can:
- Assign the task to yourself or another user
- Change the task status
- Add comments for collaboration
- View read-only certificate information such as:
- Certificate ID
- Expiration date
Only the assigned user receives notifications related to the task.
SAML Certificates (Enterprise Applications)
For Enterprise Applications that use SAML authentication, this section is labeled SAML certificates.
Key Differences
- Certificates are read-only in EasyLife 365 Identity
- No Add or Delete actions are available
- Certificates are managed externally through SAML federation or identity provider configuration