[FileBoss]

I have coded a bot in C#, can anyone recommend a place to get a legit cert, I looked at startssl class 2, they say they support object signing, would something like this be sufficient? Keep it mind this is 59.90$ for 2 years, It must pass the zoneid, and not say "Unknown publisher". Windows 10 and 8/8.1 are targeted to pass this. I know how to convert the .key and .crt/.cer file to a .pfx and sign it when publishing/building in VS 2015, but the test cert doesn't work, nor will other various free cert makers (Doesn't show in properties, I know it won't be a verified sign, but I wanted it to at least be signed) If this is legit, and it is a application not kernel driver (that ones more pricey on this site) why is comodo etc charging up to 100 for 1 year if not 200+?. If anyone has any info on this or can help, I'd really appreciate it. And if there are known places to get certs without showing ID/passport scans and all that please tell me.

Link to StartSSL comparison chart:

startssl.com/?app=40

[Delirium™]

Use this service to generate a self-signed certificate: http://www.mobilefish.com/services/ssl_c...icates.php

Use Visual Studio's sign tool (VS command prompt -> signtool) to certify a compiled application.

[debug]

If you're using a self-signed cert why not just spoof a legit one? Free.

[caesay]

I can recommend startcom, I have a $59.00 class 2 code signing certificate. You also get unlimited wildcard SSL certificates with a class 2 which is nice.

You can follow the HOW-TO here: https forum.startcom.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1654 to get started with a startcom certificate, and in Visual Studio you can have your code signed as a post-build step using signtool.

One thing you should be prepared for, is they have a identify check when registering for a class 2 (no different than any other certificate authority). They will ask for a copy or part of your phone bill/statement that has your number and name shown, to confirm your phone number before they call you, and they will also need two pieces of government issued photo-id (such as passport and drivers license).

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One other option is if you plan to make your source code available, certum has cheap open source code signing certificates, you can read about those here:

https certum.eu/certum/cert,offer_en_open_source_cs.xml