Using a DigiCert Code Signing Certificate ensures your software or code is signed correctly and establishes trust with users and their devices. Here's a streamlined guide:
Purchase and Obtain Your Certificate: Select and purchase the appropriate DigiCert Code Signing Certificate for your needs. Complete DigiCert's validation process may require submitting documentation to verify your or your organisation's legitimacy.
Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR): Depending on your platform, you might need to generate a CSR to obtain your certificate. This varies by development environment.
Install Your Certificate: Once issued by DigiCert, follow the provided instructions to install your certificate. Installation methods vary across different operating systems and development environments.
Sign Your Code: With the certificate installed, sign your software, scripts, or executable files using the appropriate tools for your development environment, such as Microsoft SignTool for Windows or Jarsigner for Java applications.
Verify the Signature: It's advisable to verify the signature post-signing to ensure its correctness, utilising the same tool used for signing.
Distribute Your Signed Software: You can now distribute your digitally signed software, assuring users of its integrity and securing your identity as the signer.
Manage Your Certificate: Monitor your certificate's expiration date to renew it timely, ensuring uninterrupted code-signing capability.
Note: The specific steps and tools required can vary based on the software you're developing, the target operating system, and whether you're signing as an individual or an organisation. Consult your development environment's guidelines for precise instructions tailored to your scenario.