{"id":43,"date":"2023-04-27T02:38:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T02:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blognew\/how-to-sign-software-using-digicert-utility-tool\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:39:52","slug":"how-to-sign-software-using-digicert-utility-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-software-using-digicert-utility-tool","title":{"rendered":"How to Sign Software Using DigiCert Utility Tool \u2013 Quick Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-software-using-digicert-utility-tool\/#What_is_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\" >What is DigiCert Utility Tool?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-software-using-digicert-utility-tool\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\" >What is the purpose of DigiCert Utility Tool?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-software-using-digicert-utility-tool\/#What_is_Timestamping_in_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\" >What is Timestamping in DigiCert Utility Tool?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-software-using-digicert-utility-tool\/#Quick_Guide_on_How_to_Sign_Your_Software_Using_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\" >Quick Guide on How to Sign Your Software Using DigiCert Utility Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 mb-3 p-2\">\n<p>In this article, we will give you a complete guide on how to sign your software using the DigiCert Utility tool in a few steps. But before that let&rsquo;s understand what is DigiCert Utility Tool.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\"><\/span>What is DigiCert Utility Tool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DigiCert Utility is a powerful tool for managing digital certificates and signing software. It provides an easy-to-use interface for creating and managing digital IDs, signing software files, and verifying the digital signatures of files. In this article, we will explore the features of DigiCert Utility and how it can be used to secure software and ensure that it has not been tampered with.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\"><\/span>What is the purpose of DigiCert Utility Tool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DigiCert Utility allows you to manage digital certificates, including creating and importing them. It also provides tools for verifying the validity of digital certificates and their associated digital signatures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Timestamping_in_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\"><\/span>What is Timestamping in DigiCert Utility Tool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Timestamping is the process of adding a trusted timestamp to a digital signature to prove that the signature was created at a specific time. Timestamping is essential for ensuring the validity of digital signatures over time, particularly for software that is distributed over a long period.<\/p>\n<p>DigiCert Utility provides tools for adding trusted timestamps to digital signatures, ensuring that the signature remains valid even after the associated digital certificate has expired.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&rsquo;s start the steps to signing your software using DigiCert Utility Tool.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Guide_on_How_to_Sign_Your_Software_Using_DigiCert_Utility_Tool\"><\/span>Quick Guide on How to Sign Your Software Using DigiCert Utility Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: Download and install the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/support\/tools\/certificate-utility-for-windows\">DigiCert Utility Tool<\/a> from the DigiCert website.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Open the DigiCert Utility Tool and click on the &#8220;Code Signing&#8221; tab.<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Click on the &#8220;Create a new Digital ID&#8221; button to create a new digital ID that will be used to sign the software.<\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Follow the prompts to enter your personal information and create a new digital ID.<\/li>\n<li>Step 5: After creating the digital ID, select the software file that you want to sign by clicking on the &#8220;Browse&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<li>Step 6: Once you have selected the software file, click on the &#8220;Sign&#8221; button to sign the file using your digital ID.<\/li>\n<li>Step 6: Follow the prompts to select the digital ID that you want to use for signing and enter any additional information that is required.<\/li>\n<li>Step 7: After completing the prompts, the DigiCert Utility Tool will sign the software file with your digital ID and save a signed copy of the file to your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>It is important to note that the exact steps may vary depending on the version of the DigiCert Utility Tool that you are using and the specific requirements of your software platform. It is always recommended to consult the documentation provided by DigiCert or your software platform for detailed instructions on how to sign software using the DigiCert Utility Tool.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 mt-5 mb-4\">\n<h4 class=\"text-primary mb-4 pb-2 border-bottom\">Related Articles<\/h4>\n<div class=\"row g-4\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will give you a complete guide on how to sign your software using the DigiCert Utility tool in a few steps. 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