---
title: "bird workspace mtls"
description: "Require client certificates on API requests to the workspace"
canonical: "https://bird.com/docs/cli/reference/workspace-mtls"
---

# `bird workspace mtls`

## Usage

```bash
bird workspace mtls
```

## Description

In `evaluating`, both endpoints accept requests, so clients can move to the mTLS endpoint
before `enforced` closes the standard one. Organization master keys cannot use these
commands.

Reads return JSON. Mutations take flags and/or a --body-file JSON body (flags overriding); run --example to print the body shape or --dry-run to preview the request.

## Commands

| Name                                                                                    | Description                                                            |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [`certificate-authorities`](/docs/cli/reference/workspace-mtls-certificate-authorities) | Manage the certificate authorities that issue your client certificates |
| [`get`](/docs/cli/reference/workspace-mtls-get)                                         | Get the mTLS settings                                                  |
| [`update`](/docs/cli/reference/workspace-mtls-update)                                   | Update the mTLS settings                                               |

## Related resources

- [Should I use a Bird SDK or call the API directly?](/explained/platform/should-i-use-an-sdk-or-call-the-api-directly) (answer)
- [Build your first integration](/learn/paths/integration) (course)
- [Send your first email](/docs/get-started/send-your-first-email) (docs)

[Get an implementation brief](/learn/workspace?topic=api-basics)