Code Signing

Code Signing

  • Expiration of KMCS Certificates

    Jan 30, 2023

    In the past, Customers signing software or drivers that were to be executed in Windows Kernel Mode, could use any GlobalSign Code Signing Certificate along with the Microsoft Cross Certificate linking back to the GlobalSign Root R1. This Cross Certificate will expire on April 2021 and Microsoft will not be issuing trusted Cross Certificates for this purpose anymore.

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  • How to Renew Your Client Digital Certificate (Document, Code & Email Signing)

    Feb 19, 2024

    This article provides step-by-step instructions for renewing a client digital certificate, such as a code signing, PersonalSign, or PDF signing certificate. If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above.

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  • Code Signing Best Practices

    Feb 21, 2024

    GlobalSign recommends that developers follow best practices for the Code Signing process and for securely generating and storing private keys.

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  • Ordering an EV Code Signing Certificate (HSM-Based)

    Feb 19, 2024

    The following article will walk you through the ordering process of an EV Code Signing Certificate (HSM-Based). If this is not the solution you are looking for...

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  • Download and Install EV Code Signing Certificate

    Feb 19, 2024

    The following article will walk you through downloading and installing your EV Code Signing Certificate. At the completion of this procedure your Certificate will be ready to place signatures on drivers, executables, and other files.

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  • Export Client Digital Certificate From Firefox - Import to Internet Explorer

    Aug 5, 2020

    This article provides step-by-step instructions for exporting your client digital certificate from Firefox and importing it to Internet Explorer. If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above.

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  • Download and Install EV Code Signing Certificate (HSM-Based)

    Feb 19, 2024

    The following article will walk you through downloading and installing your EV Code Signing Certificate (HSM-Based). At the completion of this procedure your Certificate...

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  • Export Client Digital Certificate to PKCS#12/.PFX

    Feb 19, 2024

    This article provides step-by-step instructions for exporting your client digital certificate from Internet Explorer in a .PFX file format. This is necessary if you wish to back up or use your certificate on another machine. This file will contain your public and private keys. If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above.

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  • Download and Install Code Signing Certificate (HSM-based)

    Feb 15, 2024

    The following article will walk you through downloading and installing your Code Signing Certificate. At the completion of this procedure your certificate will be ready to place signatures on drivers, executables, and other files. Note: If you've already downloaded your certificate, please refer to the instructions listed below:

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  • Reorder - PersonalSign, Code Signing and PDF Signing Certificate

    Feb 19, 2024

    This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to reorder your PersonalSign or Code Signing Certificate which is needed most commonly when customers forget their pickup password.

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