Microsoft Authenticode Certificates

Microsoft Authenticode Certificates allow you to sign all kinds of Windows executables and code including .exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, and .xpi files. When you sign your code using Authenticode Certificates, your users will know that it comes from a trusted source (you) and that it hasn’t been tampered with since you signed it. This means that your users won’t see a warning message stating that the author of the software is unknown. Instead, when a Microsoft Authenticode Digital ID is used, your software will display who published it:

By using Microsoft Authenticode Certificates to sign your software you:

  • Prove your identity to your users so they are more likely to trust it
  • Ensure that the software can’t be modified afterwards
  • Show your users that the software is safe to download and install
  • Protect your brand

Because Microsoft Authenticode Certificates need to be issued by a trusted certificate authority, you will need to purchase one from one of the providers listed below. Use the comparison chart below to find out which Microsoft Authenticode Certificates will meet your needs the best and provide the greatest value. You can compare prices, compatibility, provider reviews and ratings, support, and other features. After clicking the Buy Now button, make sure to select Microsoft Authenticode as the certificate type so that the provider generates the certificate in the appropriate format. To learn more about code signing, read What is Code Signing? or Deploying Authenticode.

Certificate Name DigiCert's Code Signing GlobalSign's Code Signing Certificate GoDaddy's Code Signing Certificate Trustwave's Code Signing
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Certificate Authority
DigiCert
GlobalSign
GoDaddy
Trustwave
Certificate Authority Rating
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Price For 1 Year
$223
$229
$199
$329
Price For 2 Years $397.00 $422.00 $359.98 $579.00

Supports Windows Authenticode Signing 		Yes Yes Yes Yes

Supports Apple OS X Signing 		Yes Yes Yes Yes

Supports Microsoft Office VBA Signing 		Yes Yes Yes Yes

Supports Sun Java Signing 		Yes Yes Yes Yes

Supports Adobe Air Signing 		Yes Yes Yes Yes

Supports Windows Vista x64 Kernel Mode Signing 		Yes Yes No No
Multiple Year Options Up to 3 Years Up to 3 Years Up to 3 Years Up to 2 Years
Issuance Speed Within 1 day after all documentation is received Within 1 day after all documentation is received 1 business day Less than 2 days
Validation Required Organization Validation Organization Validation Organization Validation Organization Validation
Number of Free Reissues Allowed Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired
Support Options Free Chat, Phone and E-mail, Monday-Thursday 24 hrs., Friday 12 am-7 pm, Saturday 10 am-5 pm MST Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 10pm EST + limited evening and weekend support Free Phone and Email, 24x7 Free Phone and E-mail, 24/7
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Refund Policy Full refund within 30 days of issuance Full refund within 7 days of issuance Full refund - $15 within 30 days of issuance. No refund after 30 days. Full refund within 30 days of issuance
Warranty $0 $10,000 $0 $100,000
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