| title | Certificates in Azure Container Apps |
|---|---|
| description | Learn the different options available to using and managing secure certificates in Azure Container Apps. |
| services | container-apps |
| author | craigshoemaker |
| ms.service | azure-container-apps |
| ms.topic | concept-article |
| ms.date | 05/26/2025 |
| ms.author | cshoe |
You can add digital security certificates to secure custom DNS names in Azure Container Apps to support secure communication among your apps.
The following table lists the options available to manage certificates in Container Apps:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom domain with a free certificate | A private certificate that's free of charge and easy to use if you just need to secure your custom domain in Container Apps. |
| Custom domain with an existing certificate | You can upload a private certificate if you already have one. |
| Certificates from Azure Key Vault | When you use Azure Key Vault, you get features like automatic renewal and notifications for lifecycle events. |
[!div class="nextstepaction"] Custom domain names and free managed certificates