# Certificate parameter is required when updating an existing certificate — please reset SSL state. Thanks

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**Created:** [June 19, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://answers.netlify.com/t/certificate-parameter-is-required-when-updating-an-existing-certificate-please-reset-ssl-state-thanks/164065 "2026-06-19T21:52:42Z")\
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Hi Netlify Support,

DNS verification was successful for my custom domain, but when I click “Provision certificate” I get the error: “certificate parameter is required when updating an existing certificate”.

It appears there is a stale/stuck certificate record on the backend blocking a fresh provision. I’ve already tried refreshing and retrying.

Could you please manually clear/reset the stale TLS/SSL certificate state for my site so I can provision a fresh Let’s Encrypt certificate?

Site name: **manu-gomez.netlify.app**  
Custom domain: **manu-gomez.be** (also [www.manu-gomez.be](http://www.manu-gomez.be))  
DNS provider: External (OVH)  
DNS records: A @ → 75.2.60.5, CNAME www → manu-gomez.netlify.app

Thank you.