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Sign software under your verified company name

The standard code signing tier for software companies — organization validated.

An OV (Organization Validated) Code Signing certificate verifies your registered company's identity and lets you sign Windows installers, macOS apps, and other binaries under your company's verified name. Users see "Verified publisher: Your Company" instead of the SmartScreen warning. The standard tier for ISVs, software vendors, and any business that ships software.

✓ Organization identity verified ✓ Company name in signed binaries ✓ FIPS token or eSigner cloud ✓ Removes 'unknown publisher'
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Organization (OV)
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✓ Included
SmartScreen
Cleared
Org identity verified
FIPS token or eSigner
Time-stamping
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OV Code Signing (Organization)
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Organization validated
  • Organization identity verified
  • Verified company name in signed software
  • FIPS token or eSigner cloud HSM for key storage
  • Sign EXE, MSI, DLL, MSIX, scripts
  • RFC 3161 time-stamping support
  • B2B-ready signing for enterprise distribution
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What is an OV Code Signing Certificate?

An OV (Organization Validated) Code Signing certificate is the standard business tier of code signing. The CA verifies your company's legal registration and binds your verified organization name to the certificate. When users install your signed software, they see your company name as the verified publisher — building immediate trust and clearing SmartScreen's reputation check. Widely used by ISVs, software vendors, and businesses that distribute software to customers or enterprise clients.

Why choose OV Code Signing

Company-verified code at scale

Verified company name in every signed binary
Removes the "Unknown Publisher" SmartScreen warning
B2B-ready — enterprise clients can whitelist your company
Industry-standard for software companies
Private key on FIPS hardware — physical token or eSigner cloud HSM
Time-stamped signatures last beyond certificate expiry
Who is it for

For software companies & publishers

SaaS & software companies

Company name in every signed binary

Enterprise software vendors

B2B and internal distribution

Systems integrators

Custom solutions for clients

IT service providers

Remove 'Unknown publisher' for good

Business impact

Every install reinforces your brand

Company name in every binary

Your verified company name appears in the Windows security dialog — building brand credibility with every installation.

Removes "Unknown publisher"

Security dialogs show your organization name instead of a red warning, reducing support requests and abandoned installs.

Timestamped for the long run

Signed binaries remain valid long after certificate expiry — your entire release history stays protected.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What documents are needed to validate my organization?
SSL.com verifies your company's legal registration against government business databases. You may also need to confirm a phone call at your organization's registered number. The process typically takes a few business days.
Is OV Code Signing enough for enterprise customers?
For most enterprise software distribution scenarios, yes. Enterprise IT can whitelist your verified company name in SmartScreen or application control policies. For drivers or highest-trust scenarios, consider EV Code Signing.
How is OV different from EV Code Signing?
OV requires organization validation (1–3 days). EV requires more rigorous extended validation (3–7 days) but grants instant SmartScreen reputation from the first install — particularly valuable for consumer-facing software.
Is the hardware token mandatory?
The private key must be held on FIPS-grade hardware — but that can be either a physical token SSL.com ships you, or SSL.com's eSigner cloud HSM. You're not forced to manage a physical device.
Should I timestamp my signatures?
Always. RFC 3161 timestamps make your signatures valid after the certificate expires. SSL.com provides a free timestamp authority.

Your company name on every signed binary

OV Code Signing — organization validated, business-grade, FIPS token or eSigner cloud.

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