Quick Start
Welcome to SecTrail Certificate Manager! This guide contains the essential steps to get you started with the platform.
1. Platform Access​
Navigate to your SecTrail CM address from your web browser:
https://your-sectrailcm-server
2. Public Dashboard​
You can view the Public Dashboard before logging into SecTrail CM. This screen displays the general status of certificates in your infrastructure publicly.
SecTrail CM Public Dashboard - General Certificate Status
Dashboard Metrics​
You can see the following important metrics on the Public Dashboard:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Managed Certificates | Total number of managed certificates |
| Total Discovered Hosts | Total number of discovered hosts |
| Total Discovered Certificates | Total number of discovered certificates |
| Certificates Expiry in 30 Days | Certificates expiring within 30 days |
| Expired Certificates | Expired certificates |
Certificate Views​
The dashboard lists certificates under two main categories:
- INTERNAL Certificates: Certificates on the internal network
- EXTERNAL Certificates: Certificates on the external network
Certificate Details​
The following information is displayed for each certificate:
- Subject - Certificate subject
- Subject Alternative Names - Alternative names (SAN)
- Expiry Date - Expiration date
- Days to Expiry - Days until expiration
- You can customize the columns you want to see with the Show/Hide Columns button
- You can access certificate details by clicking the + button
3. Login​
Default login credentials are used in the initial installation. For security, you must change these credentials after the first login.
Enter your login credentials:
- Username:
admin - Password:
admin
4. Main Dashboard​
After logging in, you will see the main dashboard. This screen provides a comprehensive view of your system.
SecTrail CM Main Dashboard - System Overview
On the dashboard, you can see:
- System Metrics: Uptime, current time, OS version, disk usage
- Certificate Status Charts: Valid/expiring/expired certificates
- Security Charts: TLS versions, cipher suites, security vulnerabilities
- Left Menu: Access to all platform features
For detailed explanations of all charts and metrics on the dashboard, please review the Dashboard User Guide page.
Left Menu - Main Navigation​
You can access all platform features from the left menu:
Dashboard : Main screen and overall system status
Discovery : Discover new certificates
Inventory : Certificate inventory
Certificate Authorities (CA) : Certificate authorities management
Monitoring : Certificate monitoring and alerts
Automation : Manage automated tasks
Work Flow : Workflow management
Ownership : Certificate ownership
Integrations : Integrations
Users : User management