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To create a client certificate in the Cloudflare dashboard:
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1. Log in to the [Cloudflare dashboard](https://dash.cloudflare.com) and select your account and application.
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1. Log in to the [Cloudflare dashboard](https://dash.cloudflare.com) and select your account and zone/domain.
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2. Go to **SSL** > **Client Certificates**.
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3. Select **Create Certificate**.
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3. Select **Create Certificate** and fill in the required fields. You can choose one of the following options:
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- Generate a private key and Certificate Signing Request (CSR) with Cloudflare.
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- Use your own private key and CSR which allows you to also [label client certificates](/ssl/client-certificates/label-client-certificate/).
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By default, client certificates are issued by a Cloudflare Managed CA. Cloudflare generates a unique CA for each account.
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Client certificates created on the dashboard are issued by a [Cloudflare-managed CA](/ssl/client-certificates/#scope). If you need to use certificates issued by another CA, use the API to [bring your own CA](/ssl/client-certificates/byo-ca/).
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If you need to use certificates issued by another CA, use the API to [bring your own CA for mTLS](/ssl/client-certificates/byo-ca/).
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5. Select a value for **Certificate Validity**, and choose **Create** to confirm.
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4. For **Private key type**, select a value.
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5. For **Certificate Validity**, select a value. The default value is 10 years.
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6. Select **Create**.
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7. To copy the certificate or private key to your clipboard, use the **click to copy** link.
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8. To close the dialog, select **OK**.
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6. Make sure to copy the certificate and private key. Select **OK** to go back to your client certificates list.
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