---
title: "Certificate Issuance"
url: "https://developer.incode.com/dashboard-platform-administration/certificate-issuance-dashboard/"
section: "dashboard-platform-administration"
group: "Add Modules"
version: "v1.1"
status: "live"
---
# Certificate Issuance

The Certificate Issuance module issues a digital certificate tied to a verified identity, supporting legally binding and compliant document signing.

For an overview of this module and how it works, see [Certificate Issuance](/features-and-modules/certificate-issuance/).

## Supported with:

:white_check_mark: Workflows | :white_check_mark: Flows

## Add Certificate Issuance to Workflows

1. In Dashboard, find **Build & Verify** in the left menu. Select **Flow Builder** > **Workflows**.
2. Click **New** or select an existing Workflow.
3. From the Modules list, drag and drop the **Certificate Issuance** module into the builder.
4. You can click the three dots > **Edit** on the module node to open the [Configuration Options](#configuration-options) panel and adjust settings as needed.

## Add Certificate Issuance to Flows

1. In Dashboard, find **Build & Verify** in the left menu. Select **Flow Builder** > **Flows**.
2. Click **New** or select an existing Flow.
3. On the **Select Modules** tab, find the **Certificate Issuance** module and click **Add**.
4. You can click **Details & Configurations** to open the [Configuration Options](#configuration-options) panel and adjust settings as needed.

## Configuration Options

After making changes, click **Save Configurations** to apply them.

![Image of Certificate Issuance module configuration in Workflows. Has two configuration options..](https://developer.incode.com/assets/ef096f1f93b0acc18d4bb596e12497bb.png)


| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| **_Region_** | The region in which the certificate is issued. Select the region that corresponds to the applicable regulatory framework for your use case: for example, _EU_. Contact your Incode Representative to enable this option for your organization. |
| **_Type of Certificate for Signature_** | The certificate validity type used for document signing: _One Time_ (10 minutes; best for single-document, single-signature scenarios), _Short Term_ (30 minutes to 24 hours; best for multiple transactions or documents within the same Session), or _Long Term_ (10 days to 2 years in Mexico, and up to 3 years in the EU; best for ongoing use). |