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Cloud Signing Account Access
New users – if this is your first time purchasing a cloud signing product from us, check the email address entered during enrollment for a message from DigiCert. Create your password and follow this guide.
Existing users – if you’ve purchased a cloud signing certificate in this account before, you already have an account. We’ve update your DigiCert CertCentral account to allow another Code Signing Certificate request. Login to your account here.
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Please be aware that these restrictions apply even when a user is on temporary travel to embargoed regions although the user may not normally reside there. If you believe that you have reached this page in error, please reach out to support.
Code Signing Certificate Delivery Options
Industry standards set by the CA/B Forum now require that all code signing certificate keys be stored on a FIPS-compliant hardware security module (HSM) or hardware token. This is an industry-wide countermeasure against the rise in breaches associated with stolen signing keys. Only certificates that follow these requirements will be trusted by Microsoft Windows and other platforms.
We offer several options to deliver your code signing certificate in compliance with these new requirements:
Easiest Option: Token + Shipping
This is the simplest option and what we recommend for most customers. DigiCert will ship a USB eToken to you, then you’ll use DigiCert’s provided software to download and install the certificate onto your USB Token.
You’ll be able to plug the USB token into your computer or server then sign files using your preferred tool (eg. SignTool.exe, JarSigner, etc.)
Use an Existing Token
If you already own a compatible USB eToken (SafeNet 5110 CC, SafeNet 5110 FIPS, or SafeNet 5110+ FIPS), you can use DigiCert’s provided software to download and install the certificate onto your USB token.
Advanced Option: Install on a Hardware Security Module (HSM)
If you use a cloud or on-prem hardware security module (HSM), you can choose this option to download and install your certificate onto your HSM. DigiCert will send you an email asking you to confirm that your HSM meets the security standards, then they’ll deliver the certificate to you digitally for installation.
Any FIPS 140 Level 2, Common Criteria EAL 4+, or equivalent HSM is compatible for this option. You can use an HSM you manage directly or you may use a key storage/vault solution that uses a compliant HSM (for example, Azure Key Vault or AWS KMS).
Code Signing Certificate Delivery Options
Industry standards set by the CA/B Forum now require that all code signing certificate keys be stored on a FIPS-compliant hardware security module (HSM) or hardware token. This is an industry-wide countermeasure against the rise in breaches associated with stolen signing keys. Only certificates that follow these requirements will be trusted by Microsoft Windows and other platforms.
We offer several options to deliver your code signing certificate in compliance with these new requirements:
Easiest Option: Get your certificate shipped from Sectigo on a USB token
This is the simplest option and what we recommend for most customers. Just choose one of these options to have your code signing certificate and key shipped to you on a FIPS-compliant eToken (USB token):
Delivery Option
Shipping Details
USB Token + Shipping (US)
Ground shipping to addresses within the United States.
USB Token + Expedited Shipping (US)
Air express shipping to addresses within the United States.
USB Token + International Shipping (non-US)
Choose this option if your shipping address is not in the United States.
You’ll be able to plug the USB token into your computer or server then sign files using your preferred tool (eg. SignTool.exe, JarSigner, etc.)
Advanced Option: Install on your own HSM or hardware token
If you already own a compliant token or HSM, you can choose this option to download and install the certificate onto your supported device:
Luna Network Attached HSM V7.x
YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
Google Cloud KMS (Cloud HSM)
Only the listed models are compatible. For compatibility with other HSM models, please choose a DigiCert or GoGetSSL code signing certificate.
Code Signing Certificate Delivery Options
Industry standards set by the CA/B Forum now require that all code signing certificate keys be stored on a FIPS-compliant hardware security module (HSM) or hardware token. This is an industry-wide countermeasure against the rise in breaches associated with stolen signing keys. Only certificates that follow these requirements will be trusted by Microsoft Windows and other platforms.
We offer several options to deliver your code signing certificate in compliance with these new requirements:
Easiest Option: Get your certificate shipped from Comodo CA on a USB token
This is the simplest option and what we recommend for most customers. Just choose one of these options to have your code signing certificate and key shipped to you on a FIPS-compliant eToken (USB token):
Delivery Option
Shipping Details
USB Token + Shipping (US)
Ground shipping to addresses within the United States.
USB Token + Expedited Shipping (US)
Air express shipping to addresses within the United States.
USB Token + International Shipping (non-US)
Choose this option if your shipping address is not in the United States.
You’ll be able to plug the USB token into your computer or server then sign files using your preferred tool (eg. SignTool.exe, JarSigner, etc.)
Advanced Option: Install on your own HSM or hardware token
If you already own a compliant token or HSM, you can choose “Install on Existing HSM” to download and install the certificate onto your supported device:
Luna Network Attached HSM V7.x
YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
Google Cloud KMS (Cloud HSM)
Only the listed models are compatible. For compatibility with other HSM models, please choose a DigiCert or GoGetSSL code signing certificate.
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