Frequently asked questions about eSigner, SSL.com’s cloud document and code signing service.
eSigner is SSL.com’s cloud environment for remote document signing and individual validation (IV), organization validated (OV), and extended validation (EV) code signing. eSigner is compatible with the Cloud Signature Consortium (CSC) cloud signing standard, as well as MS Documents. Signing keys and certificates are securely hosted in the cloud by SSL.com and can be accessed for signing from any internet-connected device with the eSigner Express GUI application and eSigner’s CSC-compliant API.
eSigner Express is a web-based GUI application that lets you sign documents and code from any internet-connected computer. For more information, please read:
• Sign Documents in the Cloud with eSigner Express
• Remote EV Code Signing with eSigner
Yes! eSigner includes a Cloud Signature Consortium (CSC) compliant API that can be used to integrate document and code signing with applications and scripts. Please read these guides for more information:
• Remote EV Code Signing with eSigner
• Remote Document Signing with eSigner CSC API
• Integration Guide to Testing Remote Signing with eSigner CSC API
Any SSL.com document signing or individual validation (IV), organization validation (OV), or extended validation (EV) code signing certificate may be enrolled in eSigner.
Yes! SSL.com’s eSigner EV code signing certificates have the same capabilities as our token-based EV code signing certificates, including Windows driver signing and instant SmartScreen reputation. For more information about EV code signing certificates and Windows driver signing, please read:
• Which Code Signing Certificate do I Need? EV or OV?
• FAQ: Kernel-Mode Code Signing Certificates
• Register with Windows Hardware Developer Program
Yes! SSL.com is member of the Adobe Approved Trust List (AATL), and its document signing certificates are trusted by Adobe software, including Acrobat and Acrobat Reader.
Yes! Any new or existing SSL.com document signing or EV code signing certificate may be enrolled in eSigner, including certificates that have also been issued on FIPS 140-2 validated security USB tokens.
Yes! Organization-validated (OV) document signing and EV code signing certificates may be shared by team members. Please read Team Sharing for eSigner Document and EV Code Signing Certificates for instructions.
eSigner is a subscription-based service, with multiple service tiers to support a wide range of organizations. For current pricing information, please read our main eSigner page.
eSigner is available to all SSL.com EV code signing and document signing customers. Please read this how-to for instructions on enrolling a certificate order with eSigner.
If you’ve found a bug in eSigner or have a feature request, please fill out and submit the eSigner feedback form.
