# Delete a Certificate

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Security** > **Certificate Manager**.

2\. From the list of Certificates listed under the **Certificates** tab, select ![Options menu](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0820a9f96e75bb8fa664037bb8f38d7d825394d7%2Fthree-dots.png?alt=media) for the certificate you want to delete.

3\. Click **Delete**.

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**Result:** The selected Certificate is successfully deleted.
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![Delete a certificate](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-10ac186ad2ee3bcfead2cba55ca7ffb4cfa65295%2Fcertificate-manager-delete-certificate.png?alt=media)

## Delete a Certificate from Certificate Details page

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Security** > **Certificate Manager**.

2\. From the list of Certificates listed under the **Certificates** tab, you can select the **NAME** for the certificate you want to delete.

3\. In the **Certificate Details**,

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* Scroll to the bottom of the page and select **Delete Certificate**.

![Delete an auto certificate](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-192ed8b687f2cc6daf3670b1bcf40ec809d74107%2Fcertificate-manager-delete-auto-certificate-details-page.png?alt=media)
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* Scroll to the bottom of the page and select **Delete Certificate**.

![Delete an imported certificate](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-949384e0253179b4ab6bd553ac32bbbf9290e707%2Fcertificate-manager-delete-certificate-details-page.png?alt=media)
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**Result:** The selected Certificate is successfully deleted.
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