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Install Code Signing Certificate Using Fortify

Feb 16, 2026

Install Code Signing Certificate Using Fortify

OVERVIEW: This page walks you through the process of downloading and installing you GlobalSign Code Signing Certificates using Fortify as the key generation method. At the completion of this procedure, your Certificate will be ready to place signatures on drivers, executables, and other files. 

Prerequisites

IMPORTANT: If you selected the Download using Internet Explorer (IE) Compatibility Mode as key generation method during ordering (Step #4), proceed with install certificate using Microsoft Edge in IE Compatibility Mode. Otherwise, you need to cancel your current order and reorder to change your selection.

 

  • Approved and vetted GlobalSign Code Signing Certificate. 

  • GlobalSign-provided SafeNet eToken. 

  • 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. 

  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.

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