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Asked: 2026-05-13T20:32:21+00:00

I’m trying to sign a ClickOnce .NET Application. I have a SSL cert that

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I’m trying to sign a ClickOnce .NET Application. I have a SSL cert that I use on a website, but I’m thinking that it is not up to the job. When I select the cert in Visual Studio I get an messsage box saying ‘The selected certificate is not valid for code signing. Choose another certificate file‘.
The cert details look like this:

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whereas a temporary cert generated in VS looks like this:

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It seems to have a lot more going for it in terms of looks and general charisma.
Do I need to get a new cert issued? What would I need to specify when ordering it to ensure it is up to the job of signing the ClickOnce code?

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  1. Editorial Team

    Certificates that you buy usually have a single purpose. There are several companies out there that provide code signing certificates (I bought one from GoDaddy! a few years ago).

    The Adsense results on a single Google search should be enough to get you going:

    http://www.google.com/search?q=code+signing

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