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Code Signing Certificates

Code signing certificates allow software publishers to digitally sign their code, including applications, executables, scripts, and programs, to confirm that the software has not been tampered with by any outside source. This is especially important for those who distribute through third-party download sites, over which they may have no control.

Major operating systems like Microsoft Windows will show end users an error or warning message if the software they are downloading or installing does not have an encrypted digital signature, verified by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). ​

Lock in up to 37% Savings on 3-year code signing certificates and receive a FREE token for 3-year orders placed this month. ​

The new CA/B Forum rules require all code signing certificates to be provisioned and shipped on hardware-based tokens. To save on annual token and shipping costs, we recommend purchasing 3-year certificates to pay only one token and one shipping charge saving 37% versus renewing annually. This month, we are also including a FREE token for all 3-year OV & EV code signing certificates - a $50 value!

Code Signing Certificate

FIPS-Compliant Device Delivery

Price starting from:

$519
Up to 42% off with multi-year
  • Free token with 3-year certificate
  • Meet CA/Browser Forum authentication standards and Microsoft specifications
  • Establishes reputation in Windows, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft SmartScreen® Application Reputation filter
  • Increase user confidence by showing the identity of the signing party before applications are run
  • Supports all major 32-bit/64-bit formats, including Microsoft Authenticode (kernel and user mode files, like .exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, .msi, .xpi, and .xap), Adobe Air, Apple applications and plug-ins, Java, MS Office Macro and VBA, Mozilla object files, and Microsoft Silverlight applications
  • Includes timestamp functionality for continued operation even after the code signing certificate has expired

EV Code Signing Certificate

Highest level of Security

Price starting from:

$588
Up to 35% off with multi-year
  • Extended validation (EV) offers highest level of security
  • Free USB token with 3-year certificate
  • Meet CA/Browser Forum authentication standards and Microsoft specifications
  • Establishes reputation in Windows 8.0 and later, Internet Explorer 9 and later, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft SmartScreen® Application Reputation filter
  • Increase user confidence by showing the identity of the signing party before applications are run
  • Protects private key from theft via hardware token and PIN
  • Supports all major 32-bit/64-bit formats, including Microsoft Authenticode (kernel and user mode files, like .exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, .msi, .xpi, and .xap), Adobe Air, Apple applications and plug-ins, Java, MS Office Macro and VBA, Mozilla object files, and Microsoft Silverlight applications
  • Includes timestamp functionality for continued operation even after the code signing certificate has expired

What changed?

As of June 1, 2023, all code signing certificates must comply with the new CA/B Forum regulations to ensure that the subscriber’s private key is generated, stored, and used in suitable FIPS-compliant hardware. ​

Intuitive Dashboard

In our customer dashboard, you'll be able to view all products you have with Sectigo, view their lifecycle status, issue or reissue, and renew expiring certificates, saving you time and fear that an expired certificate may down your site at an unexpected time.

How they work

Code signing certificates allow software publishers to digitally sign their code, including applications, executables, scripts and libraries, to confirm that the software has not been tampered with by any outside source. The code signing process works by using public key cryptography and code hash functioning to digitally sign data, verify identity, and confirm the software code’s integrity is valid. The end user will receive an error or warning if the code does not have a valid digital signature.

Diagram showing how the code signing certificate process works

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