# What certificate authority does Batch use for its APIs and Dashboard? As of February 3, 2026, Batch uses [Let’s Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/) as the certificate authority for its API endpoints. The [dashboard](https://dashboard.batch.com/) will switch to Let's Encrypt on June 1, 2026. ### What is Let’s Encrypt? Let’s Encrypt is a modern, automated, and open certificate authority (CA). It issues SSL/TLS certificates to secure HTTPS connections. It’s widely recognized as an industry standard. ### Do you (as a Batch client) need to do anything? If you use [certificate pinning](https://www.ssl.com/blogs/what-is-certificate-pinning), you must update your trust chain. Please note that, as part of [modern security best practices](https://www.digicert.com/blog/tls-certificate-lifetimes-will-officially-reduce-to-47-days), certificates are now short-lived by design. Short lifespans require automation. Because of this, we do not support certificate pinning: if you want to harden security, please rely on [Certificate Transparency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_Transparency). Let’s Encrypt’s trust chain is documented [here](https://letsencrypt.org/certificates/). For now, the certificates we emit are valid for 90 days, but this duration might be reduced over time. For any questions, our support can help you at . --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://doc.batch.com/developer/troubleshooting/what-certificate-authority-does-batch-use-for-its-apis-and-dashboard.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.