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Posted on by prakash5315 35
Since June 1, 2023, there are new requirements for a code signing certificates that require HSM stored keys. For automation purposes, I am trying to use an Azure KeyVault stored certificate rather than the USB hardware token. This means that .pfx files of code signing certificates are no longer available for local installation of the certificate.
 
Because of this, I am looking for a way to use the Azure KeyVault stored certificate for code signing an .app file. The best option that I've been able to find so far is AzureSignTool as a replacement for the classic Microsoft SignTool.
 
I've managed to get the certificate ordered and installed in the Azure KeyVault and can use AzureSignTool to successfully sign standard windows executable files (.exe, .dll, .msi).
However, the AzureSignTool can not sign .app files because it's not a supported format. Is there any workaround out there to either use the old SignTool + Azure KeyVault hosted cert or some other tool to use a cloud hosted (preferably Azure KeyVault) code signing certificate for signing .app files?
 
AzureSignTool works correctly if signing an .exe but when trying a .app file, it returns error.
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    Inge M. Bruvik Profile Picture
    Inge M. Bruvik 1,111 Moderator on at
    Do you have Business Central installed on the computer where you are try to sign the app file?
    It will not regognize the file format unless BC is installed on the computer where you are running the sign tool.
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    prakash5315 35 on at
    I tried in BC installed computer, still getting below erro
     
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    prakash5315 35 on at
    I earlier installed BC latest version and .app was not getting recognized, then I installed BC 14 with Developer environment and RTC, it worked.

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