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title: Sign the REST and SOAP messages in the production instance
description: Use update sets to sign and validate the REST and SOAP messages by enabling the code signing in protected and trusted instances.
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Using Code Signing, Code Signing, Platform Security]
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# Sign the REST and SOAP messages in the production instance

Use update sets to sign and validate the REST and SOAP messages by enabling the code signing in protected and trusted instances.

## Before you begin

-   Establish Circle of Trust between the protected and trusted instances.
-   Role required: security\_admin