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Xamarin Obfuscator

Secure your Xamarin Projects with our Mobile App Obfuscator

The easiest-to-use No-Code obfuscator for .NET and C# applications. No Security knowledge needed.

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BENEFITS OF PROTECTING YOUR XAMARIN CODE

Maximize Security, minimize effort.

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Intellectual Property Protection

Ensure your unique code is secure from unauthorized access and misuse.

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Reverse Engineering Prevention

Make it significantly more difficult for attackers to understand and manipulate your application.

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Enhanced Brand Image

Maintain the integrity of your brand with an added layer of security that reinforces trust and reliability.

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Vulnerability Minimization

Reduce the risk of vulnerabilities being detected and exploited in your code.

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WHY CHOOSE OUR XAMARIN OBFUSCATOR

Key Benefits

When it comes to securing your Xamarin code, Shield ensures simple setup and advanced protection.

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No-Code Integration

Add a simple NuGet package and integrate it into your build process in AWS, Azure, or any other environment.

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Always Up-to-Date

Manual updates for traditional obfuscators create unnecessary work. Shield provides the latest protections automatically.

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User-Friendly

Easy-to-Use workflow setup for easy customization without touching the source code.

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Customizable Protections

Choose the preset that best suits your security needs or customize the protections you want to apply.

HOW IT WORKS

Protect your application in 3 Simple Steps.
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Select your application

Choose the Xamarin aplication you want protect.

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Configure Protections

Set the desired protection presets.

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Protect and Deploy

Automatically protect and deploy your application.

COMPARISON WITH OTHER OBFUSCATORS

Take advantage from other obfuscators.

Traditional Obfuscator

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Installation

Manual download & install

No installation required

Updates

Manual updates

Always up-to-date

Ease of Use

Requires technical knowledge

No-code, user-friendly

Customization

Limited

Multiple customizable presets

Integration

Complex

Seamless with MS Build,
Visual Studio & CLI

COMPARISON WITH OTHER OBFUSCATORS

Take advantage from other obfuscators.

Traditional Obfuscators

Installation

Manual download & install

Updates

Manual updates

Ease of Use

Requires technical knowledge

Customization

Limited

Integration

Complex

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Installation

No installation required

Updates

Always up-to-date

Ease of Use

No-code, user-friendly

Customization

Multiple presets

Integration

Seamless with MS Build, Visual Studio & CLI

In-App Shielding and Hardening

Advanced Features for Complete Protection

Protect your code at different stages and secure your applications ensuring robust mobile app security throughout the development lifecycle.

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Protect your first application

It’s free and takes less than 3 minutes

Obfuscation as a service

Trusted by Developers from over 50 Countries.

Shield offers versatile infrastructure and integrations to automate the process of securing source code.

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2.5m+

Protected code lines

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3,500+

Developers

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Frequently asked questions.

What is obfuscation in Xamarin

Obfuscation in Xamarin refers to the process of transforming your source code or intermediate language (IL) code into a version that is difficult for humans to understand, yet still fully functional for the computer to execute.

This is done to protect your intellectual property, avoid reverse engineering, and safeguard sensitive logic within your software. By using obfuscation techniques, you can make it significantly harder for malicious entities to decompile or tamper with your code.

Why should I obfuscate my code?

Obfuscating your code is crucial for several reasons:

  • Protection from Reverse Engineering: Obfuscation makes it difficult for attackers to gain insights into your proprietary algorithms and logic.
  • Security: By making your code harder to understand, you reduce the risk of vulnerabilities being exposed and exploited.
  • Intellectual Property Safeguarding: Obfuscation helps in protecting your intellectual property from unauthorized use or replication.
  • Compliance: In some industries, obfuscation is a required practice to meet regulatory and compliance standards for software confidentiality.
How can I obfuscate my Xamarin applications?

You can obfuscate your Xamarin applications using dedicated tools like ByteHide’s Shield. Shield allows you to obfuscate your Xamarin code through various methods:

  • Web Panel: Secure and manage your Xamarin apps from ByteHide’s web panel without having to download anything.
  • Visual Studio Extension: Directly integrate Shield with your project file (*.csproj) within Visual Studio for seamless obfuscation.
  • NuGet Package: Use the ByteHide Shield NuGet package for easy app hardening with MSBuild integration.
  • Command Line Interface (CLI): Protect your applications from the command line on Windows, Linux, or macOS, providing flexibility for different development environments.
What is Xamarin obfuscator?

A .Xamarin obfuscator is a specialized tool designed to make Xamarin applications harder to reverse-engineer and decode. It works by converting readable code into a form that is difficult for humans to understand but still executable by the machine.

ByteHide’s Shield, offers features such as renaming symbols, encrypting strings, and control flow obfuscation, providing comprehensive protection for your software.

How can I use Shield without downloading?

ByteHide’s Shield provides multiple methods for obfuscating your .NET applications without the need for a local download:

  • Web Panel: Shield works on compiled assemblies, so you can harden your .NET apps directly from our web panel, streamlining the process and simplifying management.
  • Visual Studio Extension: Integrate Shield directly with your project file (*.csproj) within Visual Studio to protect your applications during development.
  • NuGet Package: Utilize our .NET obfuscator available as a NuGet Package, facilitating easy and seamless integration with MSBuild for enhanced app security.
  • CLI: Use Shield from the command line on various platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS, providing flexibility and control over the obfuscation process.

Protect your first application

Protecting your first application is free and takes less than 3 minutes

Protect your first application

Protecting your first application is free and takes less than 3 minutes