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Code Signing Certificates

For Individuals, Organisations and Software Vendors

WE SUPPORT MORE PLATFORMS THAN ANY OTHER CODE SIGNING PROVIDER

Increase adoption and distribution of software downloads
Reduce error messages and security warnings
Protect users from downloading harmful files

VeriSign® Code Signing creates a digital "shrink-wrap" for code and content to protect software publishers and users when they download code and content over the Internet and mobile networks. Digital signatures authenticate the source (individual, organisation or software vendor) and verify the integrity of content.

  • Microsoft Authenticode
  • Java
  • Microsoft Office and VBA
  • Adobe Air
  • Windows Mobile
  • Adobe Shockwave
  • Brew
Digitally sign 32-bit or 64-bit user-mode (.exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, .msi, .xpi, and .xap files) and kernel-mode software
Provider for Microsoft Windows® Logo programs

Product details

Please make sure you:

  • Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
  • If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or higher on Windows Vista or higher, please enable Active X
  • Use Windows 2000, XP, or higher
  • Must use the same PC, Windows login/user profile, and browser for enrolment and certificate installation
  • If enrolling with Windows 2000 or XP, the file format you will receive is .spc and .pvk
  • If enrolling with Windows Vista or higher, the public and private key will be stored in your system registry and exportable as a .pfx

You will need the following information:

  • Technical contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered.
  • Certificate information: The organisation name that will appear in the code signing certificate. Provide the cryptographic service provider (the software or hardware token where the key pair will be generated), and a backup location for your private key such as a hardware token.
  • Challenge phrase: A password used to renew or revoke your certificate.
  • Organisational contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organisation contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.
Digitally sign .jar files and Netscape Object Signing
Recognised by Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Product details

Please make sure you:

  • Generate your Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using the instructions listed here.

You will need the following information:

  • Technical contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered.
  • Certificate information: Enter the CSR generated in Step 1 and the organisation name that will appear in the code signing certificate.
  • Challenge phrase: A password used to renew or revoke your certificate.
  • Organisational contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organisation contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

Pickup Your Code Signing Certificate Once approved and payment is received, you will receive an issuance email containing your VeriSign® Code Signing Certificate as a PKCS#7 text file. You can copy the certificate from the email and import it into the certificate keystore

For help, go to VeriSign Code Signing Support or to Sun Forums.

Digitally sign VBA objects and macros
For Microsoft Office and third-party applications using VBA

Product details

Please make sure you:

  • Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
  • If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or higher on Windows Vista or higher, please enable Active X
  • Use Windows 2000, XP, or higher
  • Must use the same PC, Windows login/user profile, and browser for certificate enrolment and installation

You will need the following information:

  • Technical contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered.
  • Certificate information: The organisation name that will appear in the Code Signing Certificate. Provide the cryptographic service provider (the software or hardware token where the key pair will be generated), and a backup location for your private key such as a hardware token.
  • Challenge phrase: A password used to renew or revoke your certificate.
  • Organisational contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organisation contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

Pickup Your Code Signing Certificate
Once approved and payment is received, you will receive an issuance email containing a link to download the certificate directly into the browser. If you have problems with retrieval, confirm that you are using the same computer, browser, and log-in profile used to enrol.

For help, go to VeriSign Code Signing Support or to msdn Office Developer Centre.

Digitally sign .air or .airi files
Required for all AIR-based applications

Product details

Please make sure you:

  • Use Firefox (any version)
  • Must use the same PC, login/user profile and browser for certificate enrolment and installation

You will need the following information:

  • Technical contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered.
  • Certificate information: The organisation name that will appear in the code signing certificate.
  • Challenge phrase: A password used to renew or revoke your certificate.
  • Organisational contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organisation contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

Pickup Your Code Signing Certificate
Once approved and payment is received, you will receive an issuance email containing a link to download the certificate directly into the certificate store of the Firefox browser. If you have problems with retrieval, confirm that you are using the same computer, browser, and log-in profile used to enrol.

For help, go to VeriSign Support or to Adobe AIR Developer Centre.

Digitally sign .cab files with a unique 10-year code signing certificate
Publisher-based API streamlines code signing process
Multiple developer access to online signing portal and intuitive web-based user interface

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Requires a valid Administrator ID.

Please make sure you:

  • Use Windows® 2000, XP, or higher (Windows 2000 users must log in as an administrator to install a SafeNet USB token).
  • Use Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher
  • The computer must have a USB-enabled port

You will need the following information:

  • Organisation information: The organisation name that will appear in your certificate. The address and contact information provided should match your articles of incorporation.
  • Product selection: Select the quantity of additional signing events to purchase.
  • Account administrator: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered. Select and confirm a PIN.
  • Billing contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the receipt for a credit card transaction should be delivered.
  • Corporate contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organisation contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

Receive USB Hardware Token

Once approved, you will receive an email with instructions for picking up your Publisher ID. Save this email for future reference. A USB hardware token will be sent to your mailing address within 2-4 days business days of approval. If your USB token is lost or stolen, it may be compromised and cannot be replaced.
Pick up Publisher ID

Follow instructions provided to install your USB token. Go to the Web site provided to pick up and install your Publisher ID. You must pick up your Publisher ID from the same computer, browser, and logged in with the same profile used to enrol.
Sign Your .cab Files

You are now ready to begin signing code and content. Sign your files with your Publisher ID and then upload them to your Code Signing Portal for resigning. Publisher IDs are valid for one year and may be renewed. You can purchase additional signing events from your Code Signing Portal at any time.

To have your application signed for Microsoft® Windows® Mobile Privileged Access:

1.  Submit your application to a Microsoft-approved test house.

2.  Upload a completed Request Form with your application to your Code Signing Portal account.

Microsoft has teamed up with VeriSign Authentication Services, now from Symantec, to ensure best-of-breed online security solutions for Azure customers and partners.
Cloud environments, such as Azure, have unique information security requirements which prohibit unsigned digital contents to run in the cloud.

Product details

Please make sure you:

  • Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
  • If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or higher on Windows Vista or higher, please enable Active X
  • Use Windows 2000, XP, or higher
  • Must use the same PC, Windows login/user profile, and browser for enrollment and certificate installation
  • If enrolling with Windows 2000 or XP, the file format you will receive is .spc and .pvk
  • If enrolling with Windows Vista or higher, the public and private key will be stored in your system registry and exportable as a .pfx

You will need the following information:

  • Technical contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered.
  • Certificate information: Enter the CSR generated in Step 1 and the organisation name that will appear in the Code Signing Certificate.
  • Challenge phrase: A password used to renew or revoke your certificate.
  • Organisational contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organization contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

Pickup Your Code Signing Certificate
Once approved and payment is received, you will receive an email containing your VeriSign® Code Signing Certificate for Macromedia® Shockwave® or directing you to a URL for pickup. If you have problems with retrieval, confirm that you are using the same computer, browser, and log-in profile used to enroll.

For help, go to VeriSign Code Signing Support or to Director Support Center.

Become a commercial BREW developer
Digitally notarise BREW applications

Product details

Please make sure you:

  • Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
  • If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or higher on Windows Vista or higher, please enable Active X
  • Use Windows® 2000, XP, or higher (Windows 2000 users must log in as an administrator to install the Personal Trust Agent)
  • Must use the same PC, Windows login/user profile, and browser for certificate enrolment and installation

First Time Buyers: Download the PTA and ActiveX Control

First time buyers need to install the VeriSign Personal Trust Agent (PTA) and Active X control. NOTE: Vista has strict rules for enabling the PTA (see: Code Signing Support ). The download begins automatically on the third step of the enrolment process. In the Security Warning window, click Yes to install the PTA and Active X control. Once installed, a PTA Wizard Create New Profile window opens. Follow the steps to create your profile by clicking Next or Accept.
Enter Required Information

You will need the following information:

  • Technical contact: Name, address, phone number, and the email address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered.
  • Authentic Document ID information: The organisation name that will appear in the digital signature.
  • Create a New Profile: The VeriSign Personal Trust Agent Wizard will open a pop-up window. Click Next. Enter a user name and password, click Create.
  • Challenge phrase: A password used to renew or revoke your certificate.
  • Organisational contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organisation contact.
  • Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque, or wire transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

Pickup Your Code Signing Certificate
VeriSign will validate the information received. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will receive an email containing your VeriSign® Authentic Document IDs for BREW or directing you to a URL for pickup. If you have problems with retrieval, confirm that you are using the same computer, browser, and log-in profile used to enrol.

For help, go to VeriSign Code Signing Support.


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Choose this option if you are signing code for a company or software publisher.
Choose this option if you are unaffiliated with a corporation and are signing on behalf of yourself.