Account Management
The account management page is used to manage ACME accounts. ACME accounts are used to apply for certificates from certificate authorities.
Account List
Go to Certificate > Account tab to view the account list.
The list displays the following information:
- Email: Account email
- CA: Certificate Authority
- Key Type: Account key type
- Actions: Modify, delete
Create Account
- Click the Create Account button
- Fill in the configuration:
- Email: Used to receive certificate-related notifications
- CA: Select certificate authority
- Key Type: Select key algorithm
- KID: Optional, some CAs require KID
- HMAC: Optional, some CAs require HMAC key
- Click Create
Certificate Authority (CA)
| CA | Description |
|---|---|
| Let's Encrypt | Most popular free CA, certificate valid for 90 days |
| LiteSSL | Free certificate service provided by TrustAsia |
| Google's free certificate service | |
| GoogleCN | Google certificate service mirror provided by AcePanel |
| ZeroSSL | Free CA, certificate valid for 90 days |
| Buypass | Norwegian free CA, certificate valid for 180 days |
Key Type
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| P256 (ECC) | Recommended, shorter key, better performance |
| P384 (ECC) | Higher security ECC key |
| RSA 2048 | Traditional RSA key, best compatibility |
| RSA 4096 | Higher security RSA key |
Recommendation
Generally recommended to use P256 (ECC) key, balancing security and performance.
Modify Account
Click the Modify button on the right side of the account to modify the account email.
Note
After modifying the email, certificate-related notifications will be sent to the new email.
Delete Account
Click the Delete button on the right side of the account to delete the account.
Note
After deleting an account, certificates applied with that account cannot be renewed. Please migrate certificates to another account or delete related certificates first.
Account Usage
ACME accounts are used for:
- Proving your identity to the CA
- Receiving certificate expiration reminders
- Managing applied certificates
- Revoking certificates
Multiple Accounts
You can create multiple accounts:
- Different CAs require different accounts
- Can use different accounts for different projects
- Convenient for managing and distinguishing certificates