​As of ID-software version 3.8, an additional multi-platform libdigidocpp library was added to the libraries designed for developers and integrators.

DigiDoc libraries can be used to create DigiDoc-compatible applications. An overview of DigiDoc libraries and file formats supported therein.

Digital stamping means digital signing with an e-Stamp designed for legal persons. The service is offered by SK ID Solutions AS. There are two methods of digital stamping: stamping individual documents with DigiDoc4 and mass stamping with the DigiDoc4j utility program.

eIDAS (electronic IDentification, Authentication and trust Services) is the regulation on e-identification and e-transactions effective in the European Union, which is aimed at simplification of the use of cross-border e-services through harmonised standards and operating principles.

The visual security elements and design as well as the chip application of ID-cards have been changed over the years. Only the latest ID-software supports the latest ID-cards.

Architecture of ID-software document “Architecture of ID-software” gives an overview of ID components, their internal and external interfacing and their location in software runtime environments. 

Information necessary for reading personal data from ID-cards issued since 2018

Logos and other symbols of electronic identity (eID) can be used free of charge by all providers of e-services. Logos, pictograms, etc. can be found from the eID symbols page on the RIA website.

Upon electronic use of an ID-card, setup related errors may occur with the browser. To avoid problems, we recommend doing an automated check-up of the signing plugin in the e-service and display to the user as precisely a formulated error message as possible.

Advantages of electronic identification over regular authentication solutions that use usernames and passwords.