About XCA
This application is intended for creating and managing X.509 certificates, certificate requests, RSA, DSA and EC private keys, Smartcards and CRLs.
XCA 2.9.0
This application is intended for creating and managing X.509 certificates, certificate requests, RSA, DSA and EC private keys, Smartcards and CRLs.
- By Christian Hohnstaedt
- Open Source
- Updated Mar 28, 2025
Technical details
| Publisher | Christian Hohnstaedt |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.9.0 |
| Release date | 2025-03-28 |
| License | BSD License |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | ChristianHohnstadt.xca |
| Install scope | All users |
Install XCA from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ChristianHohnstadt.xca -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ChristianHohnstadt.xca -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ChristianHohnstadt.xca -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "xca-2.9.0-win64.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {9CD31286-F9BC-476F-8025-05B06EEF7510} /quiet
XCA version history
2.8.0 Oct 13, 2024
2.7.0 Aug 27, 2024
2.6.0 Feb 26, 2024
Other versions
- 2.5.0
- 2.4.0
- 2.3.0
- RELEASE.2.4.0
Frequently asked questions
Is XCA free?
Yes. XCA is free and open-source software released under the BSD License license.
What is the latest version of XCA?
The latest version is 2.9.0, released on Mar 28, 2025.
Is it safe to download XCA?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with b26886cffb0170c4246a09c5e64965fad9da601c9a83e6b24ad2ee1b5f173638.
Which Windows versions does XCA support?
XCA runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install XCA silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "xca-2.9.0-win64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=ChristianHohnstadt.xca -e --silent.
How do I uninstall XCA?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find XCA and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ChristianHohnstadt.xca -e.
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