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JCE errors and solutions

The following errors may occur while signing with the JCE library.

Provider "com.digicert.jce.Provider" not found

Error message

jarsigner error: java.lang.Exception: Provider "com.digicert.jce.Provider" not found

Description

This error message occurred because your API key and client authentication certificate password are stored in a properties file, Windows Credential Manager, Pass, or Keychain Access.

Solution

When signing relies on the JCE library, your API key and client authentication certificate password must be provided using one of the following methods:

  • Session-based environment variables.

  • Persistent environment variables.