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# What is the difference between Standard (OV) and EV Code Signing Certificates?

### DigiCert OV Code Signing (Organization Validated)

* Software signed with this certificate, when run, will display a screen with your company name and ask if you want to continue with the installation, but it will not be a warning message.
* Reputation is built organically as downloads and installations of the software increase.


### DigiCert EV Code Signing (Extended Validated)

* Software signed with this certificate, when run, will not display a confirmation screen before continuing with the installation.
* The DigiCert EV Code Signing certificate provides instant recognition with the Microsoft SmartScreen reputation scanner.
* To qualify for EV Code Signing certification, a company must have been in operation for three years.


To buy or renew an Code Signing certificate, check out our offers: [https://flexbox.cloud/en/code-signing-certificates/](https://flexbox.cloud/en/code-signing-certificates/)