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# Delete Certificates & Key Pair

Delete of Root / CA certificates along with key pairs available in HSM or any other device can be done by using this option. This option is available only to administrators.

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Click the "Delete" button located above each certificate's details (as shown in figure above) to display a caution message (as shown in the figure below).

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After opening the message, click the "Delete" button to display a window like the one shown in the figure below.

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Authenticate with your email ID and Token PIN. Click the Delete button to remove the certificate from your device.


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