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Devops InfrastructureAlternative to AWS Private CAAlternative to DigiCertAlternative to HashiCorp Vault PKI

step-ca

Private Certificate Authority and automated public key infrastructure (PKI).

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars10.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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AcmePkiTls CertificatesCertificate AuthoritySecurityGolang
Overview

Why consider step-ca?

step-ca is an open-source, versatile private Certificate Authority (CA) and automated PKI management server written in Go. It automates TLS certificate issuance via ACME and OAuth OIDC.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of step-ca

step-ca makes running an internal Certificate Authority easy. It supports ACME (enabling internal certbot renewals), OAuth/OIDC tokens, SSH certificates, and mTLS automation.

Initializing step-ca with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name step-ca \
3 -p 9000:9000 \
4 -v $(pwd)/step:/home/step \
5 smallstep/step-ca:latest

step-ca is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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step-ca FAQs

step-ca is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

step-ca is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

step-ca is listed as an alternative to AWS Private CA. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.