# Certificate Issuance

The Certificate Issuance module issues a digital certificate tied to a verified identity, supporting legally binding and compliant document signing.

For an overview of this module and how it works, see [Certificate Issuance](https://developer.incode.com/docs/certificate-issuance).

## Supported with:

:white_check_mark: Workflows | :white_check_mark: Flows

## Add Certificate Issuance to Workflows

1. In Dashboard, find **Build & Verify** in the left menu. Select **Flow Builder** > **Workflows**.
2. Click **New** or select an existing Workflow.
3. From the Modules list, drag and drop the **Certificate Issuance** module into the builder.
4. You can click the three dots > **Edit** on the module node to open the [Configuration Options](#configuration-options) panel and adjust settings as needed.

## Add Certificate Issuance to Flows

1. In Dashboard, find **Build & Verify** in the left menu. Select **Flow Builder** > **Flows**.
2. Click **New** or select an existing Flow.
3. On the **Select Modules** tab, find the **Certificate Issuance** module and click **Add**.
4. You can click **Details & Configurations** to open the [Configuration Options](#configuration-options) panel and adjust settings as needed.

## Configuration Options

After making changes, click **Save Configurations** to apply them.

![Image of Certificate Issuance module configuration in Workflows. Has two configuration options..](https://files.readme.io/e080fecccc3328a8a4ca338b5d1cb0974da8464c1599e30f42cafc7ce6839594-image.png)

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        Setting
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        Description
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        **_Region_**
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        The region in which the certificate is issued. Select the region that corresponds to the applicable regulatory framework for your use case: for example, _EU_. Contact your Incode Representative to enable this option for your organization.
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        **_Type of Certificate for Signature_**
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      <td>
        The certificate validity type used for document signing:

        - _One Time_: 10 minutes; best for single-document, single-signature scenarios.
        - _Short Term_: 30 minutes to 24 hours; best for multiple transactions or documents within the same Session.
        - _Long Term_: 10 days to 2 years in Mexico, and up to 3 years in the EU; best for ongoing use.
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