Flexible Signing Account: Enrolment Process

Sign up for a Publisher Account

Click BUY, and provide information for your Publisher ID (referred to as Administrator Certificate in the signing portal). VeriSign may contact your organisation to verify information. Provide accurate contact information to expedite the process.



You will need the following information:

• Organisation Details: The organisation name that will appear in your certificate. The address and contact information provided should match your articles of incorporation.
• Product selection: Select the quantity of additional signing events to purchase.
• Account administrator: Name, address, telephone number and the e-mail address where the certificate and renewal notices should be delivered. Select and confirm a PIN.
• Billing contact: Name, address, telephone number and the e-mail address where the receipt for a credit card transaction should be delivered.
• Corporate contact: VeriSign contacts this person to authorise your certificate request as part of the certificate authentication process. Provide accurate information to expedite the process and to ensure that renewal notices reach the organisation contact.
• Payment information: Pay by credit card for fastest issuance. If you pay by purchase order, cheque or bank transfer, VeriSign must receive payment before delivering your certificate.

Receive USB Hardware Token

Once approved, you will receive an e-mail with instructions for picking up your Publisher ID. Save this e-mail for future reference. A USB hardware token will be sent to your postal address within 2-4 days business days of approval. If your USB token is lost or stolen, it may be compromised and cannot be replaced.

Pick up Publisher ID

Follow instructions provided to install your USB token. Go to the Web site provided to pick up and install your Publisher ID. You must pick up your Publisher ID from the same computer and browser, and you must be logged in with the same profile used to enrol.

Sign Your .cab Files

You are now ready to begin signing code and content. Sign your files with your Publisher ID and then upload them to your Flexible Signing Account for re-signing. Publisher IDs are valid for one year and may be renewed by logging in to your account. You can purchase additional signing events from your Flexible Signing Account at any time.

To have your application signed for Microsoft Windows Mobile® Privileged Access:

1. Submit your application to a Microsoft-approved test house.
2. Upload a completed Request Form to your Flexible Signing Account.