# Certificate settings > Learn how to configure automatic certificate status updates and define expiry notification thresholds to ensure compliance. Source: https://docs.vestislabs.com/settings/certificate-settings/ Learn how to configure automatic certificate status updates and define expiry notification thresholds to ensure compliance. This guide simplifies the process of setting up reminder schedules and adding new certificate types to keep your digital assets secure and up to date. 1. **Navigate to Certificate Settings** In the left sidebar, click Settings to expand the menu, then click Certificate. ![In the left sidebar, click Settings to expand the menu, then click Certificate.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/01-in-the-left-sidebar-click-settings.webp) 2. **Review Certificate Status Options** At the top of the page, the Certificate Status section explains that you can choose how certificate status is managed — either Automatic or Manual. ![At the top of the page, the Certificate Status section explains that you can choose how certificate status is managed —…](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/02-at-the-top-of-the-page.webp) 3. **Enable or Disable Automatic Status Update** Toggle Automatic Status Update on or off. When enabled (shown in red/on), certificate statuses are automatically updated based on expiry dates rather than being set manually. ![Toggle Automatic Status Update on or off.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/03-toggle-automatic-status-update-on-or.webp) 4. **Set the Expiring Soon Threshold** In the Expiring Soon Threshold (days) field, enter the number of days before expiry that a certificate should be marked as Expiring Soon. Example: 20. ![In the Expiring Soon Threshold (days) field, enter the number of days before expiry that a certificate should be marked as…](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/04-in-the-expiring-soon-threshold-days.webp) > [!NOTE] > The **Expiring Soon Threshold (days)** field appears only while **Automatic Status Update** is on. Turning it on and saving refreshes the status of every certificate straight away. **Refresh Certificate Statuses** Click the Refresh now button next to Refresh certificate statuses to review every certificate in the brand and reset its badge based on the current expiry data. ***Note:*** *This is useful after bulk imports, settings changes, or whenever a certificate's badge looks out of date.* ![Note: This is useful after bulk imports, settings changes, or whenever a certificate's badge looks out of date.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/05-note-this-is-useful-after-bulk.webp) 5. **Open Expiry Reminders Settings** Scroll to the Expiry Reminders section to configure when you want to be reminded about expiring certificates. ![Scroll to the Expiry Reminders section to configure when you want to be reminded about expiring certificates.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/06-scroll-to-the-expiry-reminders-section.webp) 6. **Enable Expiry Reminders** Toggle Enable expiry reminders on (shown in red) to activate reminder notifications. ![Toggle Enable expiry reminders on (shown in red) to activate reminder notifications.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/07-toggle-enable-expiry-reminders-on-shown.webp) 7. **Set Reminder Days Before Expiry** Once enabled, a Reminder days before expiry field appears. Enter the number of days in advance you want to be notified. Example: 30. ![Once enabled, a Reminder days before expiry field appears.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/08-once-enabled-a-reminder-days-before.webp) 8. **Save Your Settings** Click the Save button at the bottom-right of the Expiry Reminders section to apply your changes. ![Click the Save button at the bottom-right of the Expiry Reminders section to apply your changes.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/09-click-the-save-button-at-the.webp) 9. **Review Certificate Types** Scroll down to the Certificate Types section to view the list of available certificate types (e.g., Scope, Product, Test Report, Transaction). Each type shows whether it is a Default (platform) type. > [!NOTE] > Platform default types cannot be edited or deleted. Use the Search by name field to quickly find a specific type. ![Note: Platform default types cannot be edited or deleted.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/10-note-platform-default-types-cannot-be.webp) 10. **Click Add Type** Click the + Add type button in the top-right of the Certificate Types section to create a new custom certificate type. ![Click the + Add type button in the top-right of the Certificate Types section to create a new custom certificate type.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/11-click-the-add-type-button-in.webp) 11. **Enter the New Type Name** In the Add Type dialog, type a name for the new certificate type in the Name field. ![In the Add Type dialog, type a name for the new certificate type in the Name field.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/12-in-the-add-type-dialog-type.webp) 12. **Save the New Type** Click Save to add the new certificate type to the list, or Cancel to discard it. ![Click Save to add the new certificate type to the list, or Cancel to discard it.](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/13-click-save-to-add-the-new.webp) 13. **Confirm and Manage the New Type** The new type (e.g., Validation Level) now appears in the Certificate Types list with Default marked as No, confirming it is a custom (non-platform) type. Hover over the row to reveal edit (pencil) and delete (trash) icons for managing custom types. ![The new type (e.g., Validation Level) now appears in the Certificate Types list with Default marked as No, confirming it is…](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/certificate-settings/14-the-new-type-e-g-validation.webp)