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Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section addresses common developer queries regarding emCA's APIs (emcaServices) and developer portal. If you don't find your answer here, feel free to contact our support team using the information provided in the 'Support' section of the developer portal.

General Questions

emCA is a comprehensive Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution that provides a user-friendly interface and powerful APIs for managing certificates and related authorities.
emCA's APIs enable automation of certificate tasks, seamless integration with your applications, enhanced security through our robust PKI infrastructure, and flexibility for various development needs.
emcaServices APIs are language-independent, allowing development in Java, .Net, C, C++, PHP, and others.

Registration and Getting Started

The registration process involves contacting the emCA team and providing your application's Username, Password, and IP Address. Refer to the 'Getting Started' section of the developer portal for detailed instructions.

The supported operating systems and Java Runtime versions are specified in the 'Getting Started' section. Ensure your development environment meets these requirements.

Once your application is registered, the emCA team will provide you with an API key for authentication purposes.

API Usage and Functionality

The 'Documentation' section of the developer portal provides comprehensive documentation for both CA Management and Certificate Management APIs. This includes detailed explanations of each API method, parameters, response formats, code examples, and authentication methods.
The 'Documentation' section may offer additional resources like tutorials or guides specific to CA management and certificate management functionalities.
emcaServices APIs utilize JWT (JSON Web Token) for authentication and secure communication protocols like HTTPS to ensure data protection. Refer to the 'Security' section for more details.

Specific API Questions

This API method allows programmatic issuance of new X.509 certificates.
Refer to the documentation for the revokeX509Cert() method in the 'Certificate Management APIs' section. It will detail the required parameters and expected response format.
(If applicable) The documentation for 'Certificate Management APIs' might detail functionalities for managing CRLs. If not available, check with emCA support for clarification.
(If applicable) The developer portal or API documentation might specify rate limits for API calls to prevent abuse. If not explicitly mentioned, consult emCA support for information on rate limits. We hope this FAQ section helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our emCA developer support team.