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Delete a Root Certificate
When you’re notified that a certificate authority (CA) is expiring, or when your org no longer needs a certificate, manage certificate deletion appropriately.
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When you’re notified that a certificate authority (CA) is expiring, or when your org no longer needs a certificate, manage certificate deletion appropriately.
| Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience |
| Available in: all editions |
| User Permissions Needed | |
|---|---|
| To create, edit, and manage certificates: | Manage Certificates |
Disposing expiring certificates in the right way helps prevent service disruptions due to inadequate security coverage. Before you delete a certificate, if needed, upload a replacement for the certificate you are going to delete.

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