Code Signing

Code Signing FAQ

Apr 1, 2024

GlobalSign offers two types of Code Signing Certificates.

How to Order a New Client Certificate

Feb 19, 2024

This article provides step-by-step instructions for ordering a new Client Certificate, such as a Code Signing, PersonalSign, or Document Signing Certificate. If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above.

EOL SHA-1 Authenticode and CodeSign Timestamping

Jan 30, 2023

Download and Install Standard Code Signing Certificate

Feb 19, 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

Reissue Certificate - Client Digital Certificates

Jan 18, 2024

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to reissue your Client Digital Certificates including PersonalSign, CodeSign, and PDF Signing certificates.

How to Download and Install a Digital Certificate Onto Your iPhone

Feb 27, 2024

This article provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing a Digital Certificate onto your iPhone. If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above.

Java Code Signing JKS Method - Certificate Generation and Installation

Feb 21, 2024

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to in generate and install a certificate for Java Code Signing. If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above. Note: This guide is for reissues of Code Signing orders placed before February 1, 2017. For new or renewal orders placed after February 1, 2017, please view the token-based guide.

Token Based JAR Signing in Mac OS X Environments

Feb 21, 2024

This article provides step-by-step instructions for Token Based JAR Signing in MAC OS X Environments. If you are looking for a different solution, please use the search bar above.

Client Digital Certificate Process

Mar 6, 2024

The process for obtaining a Client Digital Certificate is one which has multiple steps and can be confusing for customers. The list below provides a high-level overview of what the process is from start to finish for finding, obtaining, and using the certificate. For more detailed instructions for each step please search in the search bar above.

Upcoming Changes to CodeSigning

Jan 30, 2023

Effective 29th of June, 2020 - GlobalSign will stop issuing SHA-1 Code Signing Certificates. After that date, certificates can only be ordered and reissued with SHA-2.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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: