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Certificates issued through the SoftwareCertHub platform can be referenced using dynamically generated badges via HTML or Markdown snippets in webpages and documents. When a certificate is created, the recipient receives a direct link (via email, Slack, or ticket response) to the Certificate Details page. From there, ready-to-use HTML and Markdown snippets are provided for embedding the certificate badge into project documentation, READMEs, websites, or wikis.

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Referencing Certificates with Badges

1. Open your certificate page

   • Use the link you received via email, Slack, or ticket response.

   • This takes you to your Certificate Details page in SoftwareCertHub.

2. Locate the badge snippets

   • Scroll down to the “Referencing Certificate and Badges” section.

   • You will see ready-made snippets in HTML and Markdown, each in compact (inline) and large formats.

3. Choose the right format

   • Compact (inline) badge: for repository artefacts such as README.md files.

   • Large badge: for webpages, wikis, or project portals where visibility matters.

4. Copy the snippet

   • Use the copy button next to the snippet.

   • For GitHub or GitLab READMEs, use the Markdown snippets.

   • For websites, use HTML snippets.

   • Some wikis can include HTML within a page, while others use Markdown. In Confluence (GÉANT wiki), you can use either.

5. Paste into your documentation

   • Insert the snippet where you want the badge displayed. In Confluence, embed it in a Markdown or HTML macro.

   • The badge image will appear automatically when the document is viewed. The image links to the Certificate Details page.

The Licence Management Team can provide further assistance in using certificates. Contact us if needed.