Four steps to certify your desktop app

Read the Certification Requirements and get Windows 8

Windows 8 download information

Windows 8 Certification Requirements

Test your app with the Windows App Certification Kit on Windows 8

Windows App Certification Kit (available in the Windows 8 SDK)

How to use the Windows App Certification Kit

Note: Filter drivers must also pass the Hardware Certification Kit. (See Certification requirements for Windows 8 desktop apps, 6.2.)

Establish a Dashboard account

How to establish a new company in the Dashboard

How to get a VeriSign Certificate

Upload your results to the Dashboard

Desktop Dashboard sign-in page

See also: Windows 8 and Windows RT Compatible Logo Usage Guidelines