WE SUPPORT MORE PLATFORMS THAN ANY OTHER CODE SIGNING PROVIDER
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 Phone
- Windows Azure
- Brew
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please make sure you:
- Signing occurs at Windows Phone Developer Portal (App Hub)
- You must have an App Hub account
- You then upload your XAP file for signing
- Code signing occurs once the application successfully passes the certification testing
- All applications must be signed with the Microsoft issued Authenticode certificate
You will need the following information:
- Code signing for Windows Phone is enabled with VeriSign Code Signing. The enrolment process is hosted at Microsoft's App Hub website.
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 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 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.
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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