# ipsec ca authenticate

#### Syntax

ipsec ca authenticate caName

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Obtains the specified CA's public key (a self-signed certificate) during online digital certificate configuration. The CA must be previously declared by the ipsec ca identity command. There is no no version; however, to remove the CA certificate, issue the no ipsec ca identity command for the specified CA or boot the router using the factory defaults.

#### Options

- caName—Name of CA

#### Mode

Global Configuration