How to Purchase a DigiCert​​​​ KeyLocker Certificate?

What is DigiCert KeyLocker?

DigiCert KeyLocker is a cloud-based solution that creates and stores private keys for your code signing certificates that comply with FIPS 140-2 level 3. Organizations and SMEs utilize it to streamline operations and improve private keys’ availability, security, and utilization.

DigiCert KeyLocker is a must-have solution for professionals.
DigiCert® KeyLocker can only be utilized for code-signing certificates purchased through CertCentral. The following help file describes purchasing a certificate and using DigiCert® KeyLocker.

DigiCert​​®​​ KeyLocker can only be utilized for code-signing certificates purchased through CertCentral. The following tutorial describes how to purchase a certificate and use DigiCert® KeyLocker.

Follow the KeyLocker Process:

Your DigiCert® KeyLocker account is automatically created to generate and store your private keypair when you request a code signing certificate in CertCentral. Check the procedure below for additional details.

Step 1: To enable KeyLocker on your CertCentral account, contact DigiCert or your code signing provider.

Step 2: Purchase a Code Signing Certificate to sign the code with CertCentral.

Step 3: Choose DigiCert® KeyLocker as your provisioning method.

Step 4: DigiCert has completed validating your code signing certificate.

Important Note: Submit your organization for pre-validation if you want to skip this step and receive your certificate more quickly.

Step 5: CertCentral asks for a DigiCert ONE account to approve certificates.

Step 6: Two emails are sent to the CertCentral approver for the organization mentioned on the certificate (who may not be the certificate requester).

• 1st Email: Greetings from DigiCert ONE. The username of the DigiCert® KeyLocker lead is contained in this email.
• 2nd Email: Reset the password for DigiCert ONE. Click this link to reset your password for the username you gave in the prior email.

Step 7: For increased security, DigiCert® KeyLocker instantaneously creates a 3072-bit secure RSA key pair and stores the private key on an HSM that complies with FIPS 140-2 level 3.

Step 8: DigiCert® KeyLocker creates a CSR using your private key.

Step 9: Uploading the CSR to CertCentral is done through DigiCert® KeyLocker.

Step 10: Your certificate is generated and associated with the key securely stored in DigiCert® KeyLocker.

Step 11: The DigiCert® KeyLocker integrates (signs in) into DigiCert ONE.

Step 12: With the DigiCert® KeyLocker signer or lead role assigned, the DigiCert lead invites additional users or service users.

Conclusion:

Embrace the future of secure software development with DigiCert Cloud Code Signing Certificate and utilize KeyLocker to swiftly and effectively secure your digital assets.

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