EasyCertInstall

A C# console program that makes it easy to install certificates for sideloaded UWP apps.

Where to get the program:

You can get the program from here: EasyCertInstall Releases

How to use the program:

1. Using Windows Explorer:

Start "EasyCertInstall.exe" in the directory where the certificate or signed app package with the certificate you want to install is located. The app will try to install a certificate file (.cer), that is located in the currently opened folder. If no certificate files are in the current folder, it will look for a signed .appxbundle file then as a last resort, it will look for a signed .appx file before giving up.

2. Using a command line program (e.g Command Prompt):

You can run the app with a path to a directory or file as a parameter. For example:

C:\>EasyCertInsall.exe [App Package Path]

Usage Examples:

//Program will install the "MyAppCert" certificate
C:\>EasyCertInsall.exe C:\Certs\MyAppCert.cer

// MyApp.appxbundle is located in the "C:\AppPkg". There is no certificate file (.cer) there.
// This will install the certificate from "MyApp.appxbundle"
C:\>EasyCertInsall.exe C:\AppPkg

For heavy command line users:

You can follow this tutorial to add the folder where this progam is contained to the Path environment variable: https://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-10/add-windows-path-environment-variable/

After you do this, you'll be able to simply use "EasyCertInstall" from anywhere in the command line!

Roadmap:

Installing certificates from certificate files
Installing certificates from the signed package
Installing certificates from from path passed in as an argument.