DigiCert Code Signing
DigiCert Code Signing is a specialized certificate which allows developers to add a digital signature to an application distributed over the Internet. If any change in code is detected, the signature becomes untrusted and then the user is warned before using the app. By signing an application with a DigiCert Code Signing certificate, users will be assured that the software they have obtained is definitely from the manufacturer.
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- Price from £260
- Validity 1 years
- Secures Desktop and smartphone apps
- Compatible with All major browsers
- Key algorithm RSA
- Symmetric encryption 256 bit
- Public key length 3.072/4.096 bits
- Root CA DigiCert Global Root
- Money-back guarantee 30 days
- Reissue Free
- Multi-domain N/A
- Private key YES (on token)
Recommended certificate use
This certificate is necessary for any software or smartphone app developer. Also for developers and software companies that require their applications to be digitally signed over the Internet.
Windows System includes an integrated SmartScreen filter which blocks untrusted apps; mostly unsigned executables or apps with a low reputation. A digital signature with Code Signing certificate rises this reputation, but does not guarantee that the SmartScreen will not block your application, even when signed. If you want to be absolutely sure that the customer will never see a warning, use the digital signature with Code Signing EV certificate.
Notice: From 15 May 2023, all Code Signing certificates are issued only on a token or HSM. You can find more information here.
DigiCert Code Signing price list
You can use the certificate on all development platforms because it is universal. For a large company or to resolve SmartScreen filter issues, we recommend Code Signing EV.
1-year Price
- Huge savings over DigiCert
- ! A token for £65.00 or KeyLocker must be purchased
Prices are without VAT.
Displaying the certificate
If the application is correctly signed and trusted, no warning will be displayed to the user when they open the application. The publisher details are in the certificate and allow you to check app identity and integrity. You can find details of the certificate in the file's digital signature properties. The signature shows the application signing date, certification authority details, timestamp, etc.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
The application needs to be signed in order to be distributed. Without a signature, desktop applications would be blocked by the operating system. On Windows, reputation is determined by the SmartScreen filter. With a standard Code Signing certificate it takes some time before this reputation is built up.
If you need instant trust without waiting, we recommend the Code Signing EV certificate.
The certificate is universal. Typical use is for Microsoft Authenticode, Java, Adobe AIR and others. It works with any environment that supports signing (e.g. Signtool in Windows SDK).
Summary of Code signing certificates in our offer
| Code Signing certificate | Our price | CA price | Level of trust | SAN/UC | Issuing Time | Validity (years) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices are without VAT. | |||||||
| DigiCert Code Signing | From £260 | €540 | OV | N/A | 1 day | 1 | Buy |
| DigiCert Code Signing EV | From £610 | €746 | EV | N/A | 3-5 days | 1 | Buy |