GeoTrust’s code signing certificates are used by developers to sign their code for validation by Microsoft Authenticode. You can use our Code Signing Credentials for Microsoft Authenticode to digitally sign your content delivered over the Internet, including executables, device drivers, firmware, and Active X components, to assure users that your code has not been modified or tampered with in transit and of the authenticity of its author.
Features and Benefits:
- Sign your .exe, .dll, .class, .cab, .ocx (ActiveX) files for Windows
- Protect the integrity of your active content and code
- Ensure users that the code they obtained really came from you
- Timestamping service included
- Multi-year certificates available
How it works
To obtain and use a Code Signing Credential from GeoTrust, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Enroll for a code signing credential using our online enrollment process
- Step 2 - Have your identity verified by GeoTrust via a simple, but trusted, verification process
- Step 3 – Pick up your code signing certificate
- Step 4 – Use your digital certificate to digitally sign your code
- Step 5 – Post your signed code on your site so customers can download as normal
- Step 6 – When customers download your signed content or code, their browser will verify the signature
- Step 7 – The customer can view the certificate to verify the identity of the author who developed the code
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