PREREQUISITES
In order to use a remote digital signature certificate, you must:
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be in possession of the digital blind envelope containing the PIN for use;
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have activated the OTP (One Time Password) reception mode;
OTP Android Configuration
OTP iOS Configuration
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have correctly installed the FirmaCerta software;
How to install FirmaCerta software
HOW TO SIGN A FILE WITH FIRMACERTA
FirmaCerta can be used to sign any document by choosing one of the following procedures:
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Drag & Drop: Drag the file(s) to be digitally signed to the FirmaCerta software window, let it/them go and click on the “Sign" icon (multiple files can be dragged and dropped simultaneously).
From the toolbar, go to File > Add File to search in your computer for the file you want to sign. -
From the software: Click on the Sign icon directly to search in your computer for the file you want to sign.
Here's how to digitally sign a file using a Remote Signature
After loading the file to be signed and clicking on Sign, the user will be asked to select a destination folder to store the signed document.
For the purposes of the following example, a dedicated folder was created in advance for the digitally signed files; in this case, the user should select Signed Documents and then click on Open.
Select a signature format
Select CAdES to sign the file in .p7m format.
Select PAdES to sign the file in .pdf format.
Note: The signature format can only be chosen in case of .pdf extension files. For all the other file formats, the .p7m extension will be applied automatically.
Select Do not ask again for the preferences to be saved and applied automatically; to undo this selection, go to Options.
Select a reason for signing
This function offers the option of adding additional information when signing the document, specifically the reason, location and contact information.
Note: This function is only available for documents in PDF format. Users can choose whether to use this function or not, as it is an Optional Step.
Complete the signature process
Confirm that you want to sign the file
Select Remote Signature from the drop-down menu.
Note: the option to select a device will only be available if a USB reader or USB Token is inserted in the computer.
Entering remote signature parameters
To retrieve the remote signature certificate data, enter the Username provided when registering the data.
Click on Retrieve to automatically fill the Virtual Device and OTP Token Type fields.
N.B.
If you have an SMS OTP, click on "Send SMS" to receive the OTP code.
If you have a TOKEN OTP, follow the instructions provided for the TOKEN OTP Configuration.
Enter the PIN received in a Digital or Hardware blind Envelope in the PIN field.
Click on Send SMS and enter the code received in the OTP field. Complete the procedure by clicking on OK.
Once the operation has been processed, click on OK to complete the signing process.
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