IV Code Signing
Key Benefits
Your name on every installer
Your verified personal name is displayed when users run your software — not “Unknown Publisher”.
Tamper-evident signing
Any modification after signing breaks the cryptographic signature, alerting users to tampering.
Cloud signing compatible
Works with eSigner for Code — sign from CI/CD pipelines without hardware tokens.
Trusted on all Windows versions
IV certificates are trusted for Windows Authenticode executable signing across all versions.
Who Is It For?
Independent developers
Shipping tools, utilities, and personal projects as a verified individual.
Open source maintainers
Who want verifiable, signed release artifacts for their community.
Freelance developers
Distributing software to clients with their verified personal name.
Students & hobbyists
Distributing publicly available software with professional-grade signing.
Purchase & Pricing
1. Select Certificate Duration
2. Select Key Storage & Delivery (optional)
eSigner Cloud Signing
Sign anywhere using eSigner.com. No hardware required.Select the monthly or annual signature volume tier. Any unused signatures will roll over into the next month or year if there is an active certificate. Each tier provides a certain number of included credentials which are pre-selected based on the selected tier. Extra credentials can be purchased at $20 per month. New certificates will receive 30-days free of eSigner cloud signing. After the first 30 days, your monthly or annual subscription fees will be applied. For multi-year subscription discounts, high-volume signature packages and custom solutions, please contact sales.
YubiKey
Physical TokenStandard
3ā5 business days after validation (Continental US)Express + $329.00
1 day after validationBring Your own Cloud HSM
Self-managed infrastructureSSL.com must attest your key to your chosen provider before issuing the certificate. This fee is a one-time charge per order.
What is attestation? Before issuing your certificate, SSL.com verifies that your private key was generated and is stored inside your cloud HSM ā not exportable to software. This one-time attestation fee covers the verification process with your chosen provider.
Looking for a simpler option? SSL.com eSigner for Code provides cloud-based signing with no HSM to provision, no attestation fee, and a lower total cost for most teams.
Bring your own on-premises HSM
SSL performs an attestation ceremony for your compliant on-premises HSM.Please contact sales.
3. Validation Speed (optional)
Choose how quickly your organization or identity is validated before your certificate is issued.
Standard
3ā5 day validation Ā· 2ā3 day US shipping Validation completed after all agreements, entity info submitted, and a successful callback to a listed phone number. International shipping tracked; delivery subject to customs. IncludedExpedited
2 business day validation Ā· overnight US delivery 2 business days priority validation from first complete submission and callback. Token shipped overnight in continental US. +$599.00Order Summary
How It Works
1 — Purchase
Select IV duration and complete your order.
2 — Identity validation
SSL.com validates your personal identity — government-issued ID required.
3 — Certificate issued
Certificate delivered to your account. Install on a FIPS hardware token or enroll in eSigner for Code.
4 — Sign your code
Sign executables, scripts, and installers. Users see your verified personal name on the installer screen.
5 — Timestamp
Always timestamp at signing — extends signature validity beyond certificate expiry.
Compliance & Standards
CA/B Forum Code Signing BR
Issued under CA/B Forum Code Signing Baseline Requirements.
Microsoft Authenticode
IV certificates are trusted for Windows Authenticode executable signing.
WebTrust for Code Signing BR
SSL.com is audited annually by BDO under WebTrust for Code Signing Baseline Requirements.
2048+ bit RSA & ECC
Strong key sizes supported — compatible with modern signing toolchains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. IV private keys can be stored in software (PKCS#12 file) or on a FIPS hardware token. To use eSigner for Code cloud signing, enrollment is required after issuance.
IV certificates cover Windows Authenticode signing. macOS app signing requires Apple Developer ID certificates issued through Apple’s own developer program.
IV certificates are typically issued within minutes of identity validation. SSL.com validates your personal identity using government-issued ID.
Yes — always timestamp at signing time. A valid timestamp means your signed code remains trusted indefinitely, even after the certificate itself expires.
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