---
title: "The <code class=\"cmdname\"><strong>manage-certificates</strong></code> tool"
description: "The PingDirectory server offers a manage-certificates tool that can interact with Java KeyStore (JKS) and PKCS #12 key stores."
component: pingdirectory
version: 11.0
page_id: pingdirectory:pingdirectory_security_guide:pd_sec_manage_certs_tool
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.0/pingdirectory_security_guide/pd_sec_manage_certs_tool.html
revdate: September 13, 2023
---

# The `manage-certificates` tool

The PingDirectory server offers a manage-certificates tool that can interact with Java KeyStore (JKS) and PKCS #12 key stores.

It is similar to the `keytool` utility that accompanies most Java distributions, but `manage-certificates` is easier to use, provides better usage information, and offers some additional functionality.