# Add certificates using the Console

Type of document: How-to guide
Product: NGINXaaS for Google Cloud

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You can manage SSL/TLS certificates for F5 NGINXaaS for Google Cloud (NGINXaaS) using the NGINXaaS console.

## Prerequisites

If you haven't already done so, complete the following prerequisites:

- Subscribe to the NGINXaaS for Google Cloud offer. See [Subscribe to the NGINXaaS for Google Cloud offer](/nginxaas/google/deploy/prerequisites.md).
- Create a deployment. See [Deploy using the console](/nginxaas/google/deploy/create-deployment/deploy-console.md).
- Access the console visiting [https://console.nginxaas.net/](https://console.nginxaas.net/).
- Log in to the NGINXaaS console with your Google credentials.

## Add an SSL/TLS certificate to NGINXaaS

- Select **Certificates** in the left menu.
- Select [icon: plus] **Add Certificate**.
- In the **Add Certificate** panel, provide the required information:
    

   | Field                       | Description                  |
   |---------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
   | Name                        | A unique name for the certificate. |
   | Type                        | Select the type of certificate you are adding. SSL certificate and key, or CA certificate bundle. |
   | Certificate Import Options  | Choose how you want to import the certificate. Enter the certificate text or upload a file. |

     

- Repeat the same steps to add as many certificates as needed.

### Use a certificate in an NGINX configuration

To use a certificate in an NGINX configuration, follow these steps:

- Select **Configurations** in the left menu.
- Select the ellipsis (three dots) next to the configuration you want to edit, and select **Edit**.
- Select **Continue** to open the configuration editor.
- In your configuration, select [icon: plus] **Add File** and either choose to use an existing certificate or add a new one.
   - If you want to add a new certificate, select **New SSL Certificate or CA Bundle** and follow the steps mentioned in [Add an SSL/TLS certificate to NGINXaaS](#add-an-ssltls-certificate-to-nginxaas).
   - If you want to use an existing certificate, select **Existing SSL Certificate or CA Bundle** and use the menu to choose a certificate from the list of certificates you have already added.
- Provide the required path information:
    

   | Field                       | Description                  | Note |
   |---------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ---- |
   | Certificate File Path       | This path can match one or more ssl_certificate directive file arguments in your NGINX configuration. | The certificate path must be unique within the same deployment. |
   | Key File Path               | This path can match one or more ssl_certificate_key directive file arguments in your NGINX configuration. | The key path must be unique within the same deployment. |

    

- Update the NGINX configuration to reference the certificate you just added by the path value.
- Select **Continue** and then **Save** to save your changes.

### Edit an SSL/TLS certificate

1. On the left menu, select **Configurations**.
1. On the list of configurations, select the ellipses (three dots) icon next to the configuration you want to update.
1. Select **Edit**.
1. Update the "Description" field as needed and select **Next**.
1. Select the file you want to update in the file tree.
   - Certificates can only be copied, moved, or renamed.
1. Modify the configuration file(s) as needed and select **Next**.
1. Review the changes using the "Inline" or "Side-by-side"  views and select **Save**.

You will see a notification confirming that the configuration was updated successfully.

### Delete an SSL/TLS certificate

- Select **Certificates** in the left menu.
- On the list of certificates, select the ellipses (three dots) icon next to the certificate you want to delete.
- Select **Delete**.
- Confirm that you want to delete the certificate.

**Note:** Deleting a TLS/SSL certificate currently in-use by the NGINXaaS for Google Cloud deployment will cause an error.

## What's next

[Upload an NGINX Configuration](/nginxaas/google/deploy/nginx-configuration/nginx-configuration-console.md)