FirmaCerta can be used to sign any document by choosing one of the following procedures:
- Drag & Drop: Drag the file(s) to be signed to the FirmaCerta software window, let it/them go, and then click on the SIGN icon; multiple files can be dragged and dropped simultaneously.
- From the file: Use the mouse to right-click directly on the icon of the file(s) to be signed and select “Sign” from the drop-down menu.
- From the software: Click on the SIGN icon directly to search in your computer for the file you want to sign.
Upload the file to be signed to the programme, and click on SIGN.
Here's how to digitally sign a PDF file in PAdES format.
Once the user clicks "Sign", a window will appear asking them to specify the desired format to sign the document.
- Press Yes to apply a PAdES signature, maintaining the .pdf format (only valid for PDF files).
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Press No to apply a CAdES signature, in .p7m format.
Select a destination folder for the signed file, then click on OK.
Proceed with the signing operation by pressing Yes.
N.B. We highly recommend creating a dedicated folder to store the digitally signed files.
Enter the PIN of the digital signature device and click on OK.
Select the reason for signing (optional).
Using the green marker, choose where to place the logo.
Confirm the operation by pressing Yes.
Customise the logo display (optional), and then click on OK.
Once the operation has been processed, click on OK to complete the procedure.
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