Certum Cloud CODE Signing certificate
Certum Standard Code Signing in the Cloud is a signing certificate stored in a secure cloud environment, with signing performed using the SimplySign applications. It is an organizational CODE certificate (OV - Organization Validation) that allows customers to identify the author of signed code and ensures they receive original, trustworthy software. The signed application is protected against code modification during distribution to end users over the internet. This confirms the integrity of the content; otherwise, the software would be marked as untrusted. The Standard Code Signing certificate is an essential tool for software companies, application publishers, programmers, and developers, enabling digital signing of code and software files. The Code certificate is also suitable for Business Central developers who publish applications on Microsoft AppSource.
- Cloud-based Code Signing
- easy signing with SignTool, compatible with ClickOnce
- trusted European certification authority
- most popular Code Signing certificate
Signing with Certum Code Signing in the Cloud
File signing is performed on a workstation (PC, Mac) using the installed SimplySign Desktop application, which emulates a card reader with a physical crypto card while securely connecting everything to the certificate stored in the cloud. For the operating system, the Code Signing certificate is installed locally. The connection is established through the SimplySign app on a mobile phone, which generates a dynamic numeric token. It is a standard TOTP application (functionally similar to Google Authenticator, for example). After entering the token into SimplySign Desktop, code signing is enabled for 2 hours. This two-hour window is provided for security reasons. Entering a new activation extends the window for another 2 hours. You can then sign files on the workstation using Microsoft SignTool as usual. The SimplySign app and SimplySign Desktop applications are available free of charge.
If you are interested in Code Signing, we recommend reading our detailed documentation.
The Certum Cloud CODE Signing certificate is the best-selling Code certificate.
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Prices
The price includes: obtaining an SSL certificate, basic technical support for the order
Multi-year - The final multi-year price is given in parentheses.
Based on the new standards, CODE certificates are issued with a maximum validity of 460 days. For multi-year CODE certificates, one or more REISSUEs will be required to use the entire period.
Payment - We accept payments by card, PayPal and bank transfer.
Features and Benefits of Certum Cloud CODE Signing certificates
Application security
A Code Signing Certificate maintains code integrity and prevents your name from being misused to distribute counterfeit software or modify code.
Distribution support
Signed applications help increase download numbers and sales revenue. Increased trust helps expand distribution channels for your software.
Customer confidence
Signed software protects customers from malware and other malicious threats. A digital signature protects and reassures customers that the integrity of the code they have downloaded is ensured and that the program is intact, not damaged, or altered in any way. Increased trust promotes better user perception of the application.
Authenticity
After downloading, the user has the certainty that the code obtained actually comes from you as the software creator. Code Signing Certificates allow customers to identify the author of a digitally signed code and confirm that the program comes from the expected publisher.
Seamless integration
The offered Code Signing certificates can be used for Windows and MacOS operating systems without any problems. All certification authorities work with companies such as Microsoft or Apple and follow their recommendations and policies for issuing certificates according to the CA/Browser Forum.
30 Days Money Back Guarantee
Customer experience is the first and foremost priority for us. The selected SSL certificate is not suitable for your needs? Do you want another one? Or do you just want to cancel the order? We offer 30 Days Money Back Guarantee for all our customers. Check out our Refund Policy to know more.
SSLmentor recommendation
The Certum Code Signing in the Cloud certificate is ideal for developers at a very affordable price from a European certification authority. The certificate does not require the purchase of a secure token to store the keys.
More information about Certum Cloud CODE Signing
What you should know before you place an order.
Company Validated CODE certificate
The organization's legal identity and/or DBA (doing business as) must be verified
Validation of the applicant for a Code certificate is performed based on the OV validation standards (Organization Validation). The certification authority verifies the existence of the company and the address, most often in the company register.
Validation Requirements and Process
- Online verification of the ADMIN contact (ID document and facial scan).
Validation takes place using Automatic identity verification. - Submission of a business registration document (e.g. full company formation document, official extract, or record from a government registry).
The document must include all information, such as the name and address of the organization, and information about the individuals authorized to represent it. We recommend also providing a DUNS number (if available). - Submission of a signed POA (if the ADMIN contact is not the CEO).
- Any additional communication with the validation team, if required.
More information on CODE certificate verification is available at support.certum.eu: Code Signing - required documents.
How long it takes to get the Certum Cloud CODE Signing certificate
The certification authority performs basic company verification
Issuance time for Standard CODE certificate: 3+ business days
The issuance time is directly proportional to the delivery of the necessary documents for successful validation.
Renewing your certificate
You need to renew Certum Cloud CODE Signing certificate before it expires
We recommend to start renewing an expiring SSL certificate approx. 30 days before it expires. Renewing a CODE certificate is practically like applying for a new one and is therefore no faster. If you need to continue signing on an expiring certificate, definitely don't leave renewal to the last minute.
You can renew your Certum Cloud CODE Signing certificate with us without any problem even if you originally ordered it from another supplier. We always have better prices than the certification authority!
Microsoft SmartScreen
The security guard in the Windows ecosystem
With a standard Code Signing certificate, the developer must build a reputation to avoid a warning screen. Once a reputation has been built, new versions of an application can be signed with the same certificate and maintain the same reputation. However, code signing certificates need to be renewed. SmartScreen does not relate a renewed certificate to an expired one. This means that reputations need to be rebuilt every new CODE Signing certificate.
For more information see What is Windows SmartScreen?
Time Stamping Server
Time Stamp Server & Stamping Protocols for Code Signing
RFC3161 compliant Time Stamp Authority (TSA) server: http://time.certum.pl
