Install Code Signing Certificate Using Fortify

Mar 23, 2026

Install Code Signing Certificate Using Fortify

Prerequisites

Before you proceed, make sure you have completed the following: 

• Approved and vetted GlobalSign Code Signing Certificate.

• GlobalSign-provided SafeNet eToken. Depending on your need, do the following actions:

  For New Orders
  • Download and install SafeNet Authentication Client drivers.
  • Initialize SafeNet eToken. This is a requirement when setting up the SafeNet eToken for the first time. 
  
  For Renewals/Reissues
  • You may still use your existing SafeNet eTokens as long as it's still compatible and it meets the required supported key size. For Code Signing Certificates, token is the Safenet eToken 5110+ CC (940) and up. 

  IMPORTANT: If the supported key size of your current token is not compatible or does not meet the required key size, request for a new token during the renewal process. If your eToken is still compatible and you do not want to make any changes with your current token password, initializing your eToken is not required. You may proceed with the guidelines.

Certificate Pickup Requirements

• Downloaded and installed Fortify App in your operating system. Ensure that you meet the following system requirements: 
  • Browsers supported by Fortify: Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox and Chrome
  • OS supported by Fortify: MAC OS 10.12 or higher, Windows 7 or higher, and Ubuntu 16.04 or higher

• For Certificate pickup, you must have access to a Windows PC to proceed. Once the Certificate is installed and stored in the removable device, you may sign from other platforms such as OS X.

• Standard Code Signing Certificate is now issued of R45 Intermediate Certificate and you may need to include the R3-R45 Cross Certificate. 

Guidelines

1. Open the Certificate Download Ready email and launch the pickup link using any browser. 
2. Enter the Temporary Pickup Password that was set at the time of ordering and click Next to continue. 
   
   
3. Tick I agree to the terms above box, then click Next. 
   
   

4. A pop-up window for the authorization of code will appear on the Access Permission and on Fortify Authorization. If the both codes matched, click Approve to continue. 
   
   

5. In the Create Certificate Request or Self-Signed Certificate window, review the DN or Certificate Identity Detail Information. Then, click Create to continue. Note: If you haven't yet, make sure that your eToken is plugged in to your computer at this point. 
   
   

6. A pop-up window will appear, then enter the token password. Note: Please wait for a while as it will take a few seconds to process. 
   
   

7. On the Install Certificate window, under Select Provider, select the token that you setup (as a prerequisite). Then, click Start to proceed. 
   
   

   IMPORTANT: For renewals, if you encounter a storage-related error, such as "Token Full" error message, you must remove any expired certificates and/or orphaned objects from the token. Once these items are cleared, you will be able to successfully import and use a new certificate.

8. Once Certificate is successfully installed on the token (or local certificate store), a pop-up confirmation window will appear. Click on OK. 
9. You are now ready to use your certificate.