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src/content/docs/ssl/reference/certificate-statuses.mdx

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Certificates statuses show which stage of the issuance process each certificate is in.
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## New certificates
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When you order a new certificate, either an [edge certificate](/ssl/edge-certificates/) or a certificate used for a [custom hostname](/cloudflare-for-platforms/cloudflare-for-saas/security/certificate-management/), its status will move through various stages as it progresses to Cloudflares global network:
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When you order a new certificate, either an [edge certificate](/ssl/edge-certificates/) or a certificate used for a [custom hostname](/cloudflare-for-platforms/cloudflare-for-saas/security/certificate-management/), its status will move through various stages as it progresses to Cloudflare's global network:
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1. Initializing
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If you deactivate a certificate, it will become a **Deactivating** and then an **Inactive** status.
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### Certificate replacement
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When replacing a certificate, you may note a **Pending Cleanup** status. Old certificates are not deleted until the replacement has been successfully issued. This helps ensure TLS will not break for the hostname while the certificate is being replaced.
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When the new certificate is successfully issued and activated, the status for the old certificate will transition from **Pending Cleanup** and the certificate will be deleted.
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## Custom certificates
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If you are using a [custom certificate](/ssl/edge-certificates/custom-certificates/) and your [zone status](/dns/zone-setups/reference/domain-status/) is **Pending** or **Moved**, your certificate may have a status of **Holding Deployment**.

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