Java Code Signing Certificates at $354.98/yr

In-order to get a Java code signing certificate the user need to use the keytool utility. The keytool utility is used to create and to configure keystore .jks extension. It is advised and recommended to keep your keystore safely and also maintain a backup of the file. If the developer loses keystore file or forget the password to access then the developer need to either replace the certificate or start once again from the starch by generating a new keystore file which is a bit difficult.

There are few steps that are used to create and to configure the Keystore file for Java code signing which are listed below

Step 1: create a keystore
Step 2: For enrolling your Java Certificate generate a CSR as required
Step 3: Install the Java Certificate

Step 1: Create Keystore

• You can create a keystore and a private key by just executing a specific command
• For creating a password, enter and re-enter the keystore password
• Fill in the application form which includes information
• First and Last Name
• Organizational Unit
• Organization
• City or Place
• State
• Country Name

Step 2: Generate CSR for keystore

• Your keystore is being created now generate a CSR from the keystore by using a specific command
• Now create a copy of the keystore file or backup the file
• Copy and paste the .csr extension file into the enrollment form

Step 3: Collect your Java Certificate

• Once the Java certificate is being validated it will be sent to technical Contact through email
• Now make a copy of the Java Certificate and paste it into a text file.

A Java Code Signing Certificate to secure all kind of Java applets and applications code with the digital signature. It helps you to assure your users running java applet that the code they are downloading is safe with the digital signature and it’s hasn’t been tampered by anyone.

Digitally sign .jar files and Java applications for use with client's computers, web browsers, and mobile devices with broad-ranging trusted ubiquity. This means that your users won’t see an ugly security warning stating that your application was published by a company that is not trusted:

If you are using a java code signing certificate for your applet or Java applications, your macro will clearly display the information about you and generate the trust for your brand.