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ActionVenafiUpdated May 2026
How do I request a new Venafi certificate?
Short answer: Drop the "Venafi → Request Certificate" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Policy DN policyDN | string | Required | Policy DN |
Subject (CN) subject | string | Required | Subject (CN). e.g. "example.com" |
SAN DNS Names sanDns | string | Optional | Comma-separated |
Sample request
{"policyDN": "{{trigger.policyDN}}","subject": "example.com","sanDns": "{{trigger.sanDns}}"}
Returns
{"Guid": "guid-123","CertificateDN": "\\VED\\Policy\\Certificates\\example.com"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Request Certificate.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Request Certificate.
What does the Request Certificate action do in Venafi?
Requests a new certificate from Venafi (TLS Protect Cloud or TPP) with the supplied CSR or subject details. Most often used as part of a renewal automation kicked off by the expiring-cert trigger.
What inputs does Request Certificate require?
Required: Policy DN, Subject (CN). Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Venafi returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Request Certificate support batch operations?
Yes. Run Request Certificate inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Venafi's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Venafi actions.
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