Sectigo Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing gives your customers the peace of mind to download your software. After all, you’ve worked too hard for that conversion for a browser warning to derail you. An EV Code Signing certificate features all the benefits of a regular code signing certificate but offers identity assurance. And identity assurance is what gets rid of those pesky browser warnings and builds file reputation in Microsoft SmartScreen.

Note: Starting in May 2023, new industry requirements from the CA/B Forum require that all code signing certificate keys are stored on an HSM or compliant hardware token. As part of implementing these changes, Sectigo has increased code signing certificate prices.

Your EV Code Signing certificate also features an added layer of security your private key will be physically stored on an external hardware token. This eliminates any risk of unauthorized use of your code signing certificate. In 2017, code signing is a requirement. Take the extra steps to not only guarantee your software’s integrity but also to verify your identity to your customers. After all, nothing boosts conversions like trust.

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Sectigo Extended Validation Code Signing certificates offer the highest level of identy authentication available. Sectigo will ask your company to undergo an extensive vetting process in order to verify identity. While this may sound intense, it’s not for any company with up to date records and registration. This process typically takes 1-5 business days.

You can review our Code Signing Certificate Validation Requirements article for required documents and verification.

Sectigo Extended Validation Code Signing certificates support all major 32bit/64bit formats, including Microsoft Authenticode (.exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, .msi, .xpi, and .xap) and kernel-mode software, Adobe Air, Apple applications and plug-ins, Java, MS Office Macro and VBA, Mozilla object files and Microsoft Silverlight applications. For additional security, your private key will be stored on an external hardware device.

The Sectigo Code Signing certificate works across a wide variety of platforms, which include:

• Windows 8 / 10
• Any Microsoft format (32 and 64 bit) EXE, OCX, MSI, CAB, DLL, and kernel Software
• Adobe AIR applications
• JAVA applets
• Mozilla Object files
• MS Office Macro or VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) files
• Apple Mac software for MacOS 9 and OSX
• Microsoft Silverlight applications or XAF files