Install ID-software

Installation of ID-software is very easy! Our website automatically offers you the latest software package compatible with your operating system. Just click on the “download” link and follow the on-screen instructions. Extensions must be manually enabled after software installation.

ID-software installation for Windows

ID-software installation for macOS

ID-software installation for Linux

ID-software for Windows 32- and 64-bit operating systems

ID-software version: 22.01, DigiDoc4 client version: 4.2.11.110, released 15.03.2022
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022

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Web authentication components for ID card
Web signing components for Chrome and Firefox

Version: 22.01, published 15.03.2022
macOS Catalina (10.15), macOS Big Sur (11), macOS Monterey (12)

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Web signing components for Safari

Version: 2.0.1, published 15.03.2022
macOS Catalina (10.15), macOS Big Sur (11), macOS Monterey (12)

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DigiDoc4 Client

DigiDoc4 client version: 4.2.11.110, published 15.03.2022
macOS Catalina (10.15), macOS Big Sur (11), macOS Monterey (12)

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Ubuntu 18.04 (LTS) (64bit), 20.04 (LTS) (64bit), 21.10 (64bit)

ID-software version: 22.01, DigiDoc4 client version: 4.2.11.110, released 15.03.2022
Installation script

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Ubuntu 18.04 (LTS) (64bit), 20.04 (LTS) (64bit), 21.10 (64bit)

ID-software version: 22.01, DigiDoc4 client version: 4.2.11.110, released 15.03.2022
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Extensions must be manually enabled after software installation. Instructions are available here.

Instructions for installing ID software on Windows computers

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In the case of Windows, you also need to install software on your computer after downloading it.

Step 1. First, we recommend that you close all Internet browser windows, then open the folder where you saved the ID-software file (e.g. “Downloads”), and double click on the file: installation will begin automatically.

Do not worry – all of the necessary instructions will be displayed on the screen, and the whole process is almost automatic. Its duration depends on the speed of your computer, but it should generally take only a few minutes.

Step 2. Press Install. Once the software is installed and ready for use, you will see a respective message on the screen.

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Instructions for installing ID software on macOS computers

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Please note that in the case of macOS operating system, you need to save and install three separate software packages on your computer:
- DigiDoc4 Client: you need this for creating digital signatures, use ID-cards, etc.
- Web browser components for authentication in Chrome and digital signing in Firefox*: you need these in order to access, make transactions and create signatures in e-services such as internet banks and the Eesti.ee website via your web browser.
Step 1 : Save software package on your computer and double click on the file name to install it. We recommend that you close all Internet browser windows. First, you need to install the web components.

Step 2 : Software installation is very simple – all necessary instructions are displayed on the screen. Read the information on the screen before moving on to the next step.

Step 3 : Click Customize to remove Firefox and Chrome authentication and signing support. Estonian ID-card support is a necessary component for ID-card operation.

Step 4: A new Apple Store window will open. You may install Web eID support for Safari and the DigiDoc4 client.

Install them if necessary. You need an Apple account.

Step 5: The installation ends with a hint to allow run the extensions.

* Installation of online authentication and signing components is optional: you only need them if you want to access Internet services with an ID card.
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Instructions for installing ID software on Linux computers

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In the case of Linux, software installation takes place with the help of an automated script via command line. You can find more information in Ubuntu ID software installation, updating and removal instructions, if necessary.
- Ubuntu automatic installation script
- Manual installation repository
Step 1: Download required script.
You can find it here: https://installer.id.ee/media/install-scripts/install-open-eid.sh

Step 2: Open the terminal and find the script directory.
Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the installation script using the “cd Folder name” command.
Don’t add quotes! For example, a navigation command might look like this: cd /home/username/Downloads

Step 3: Run AutoScript.
To start the script, enter the Terminal command: sh install-open-eid.sh and press  Enter.

Step 4: Enter user password.
There’s nothing going on when you write your password – don’t let it get in the way 🙂 When you have entered the password in the correct format, press Enter.

Step 5: You will see the question “Do you want yo continue? [Y/n]”.
Agree to continue, enter Y on the keyboard and press Enter.

Step 6: If the DigiDoc4 client / ID software is installed successfully, the message “Thank you for using Estonia ID card!” Will be displayed on the terminal.
The terminal window can be closed.
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RIA DigiDoc mobile application

You can install the RIA DigiDoc mobile application on your smart device free of charge. The download links will take you to software download websites.

Browser configuration

Step 1: Enable automatically

If Google Chrome offers it, click “Enable extension” and everything should work.

Step 2: Open Extensions

Click on the icon with three dots on the right-hand side of Google Chrome and select More tools → Extensions.

Step 2: Enable the Web eID plugin.

A new window with extensions opens, find the plugin called Web eID and make sure that it is Enabled. This plugin is enabled by default and you cannot change it yourself!

If this plugin exists but its status is something other than Enabled (e.g. Disabled), if it doesn’t work contact ID-help.

Step 3: Check whether using the ID-card is now possible.

Do the following to ensure that the change takes effect: close Google Chrome (all windows if you had several open), open it again and try to sign the same transaction you failed to sign before.

Step 4: Manually removed Chrome Web eID extension.

If you accidentally uninstalled the Web eiD extension, you may manually install it in the Chrome Web Store.

Step 1: open Add-ons

You can do this by right clicking on the ID icon on the right edge of Mozilla Firefox and selecting “Manage Extension” from the menu.

Step 2: Open add-on solution manager in Mozilla Firefox

There is an option called Extensions, which is marked with a puzzle piece icon in the left-hand menu of the add-ons manager. Click on it and scroll down to the extensions Web eID and Token Signing, which are marked with the ID icon.

Step 3: Enable the use of extensions

Check that PKCS11 loader and Web eID are not disabled. If necessary, you can enable the extensions by clicking on the slide button on the right side.

If extensions were enabled, you can try disabling extensions, restarting the browser and enabling them again.

Step 4: Check in the browser that the ID-card works

After enabling the use of Web eID and PKCS11 loader, restart your web browser: everything should work!

However, if you’re still having problems when using the ID-card in Firefox, open the browser settings again – this time, disable PKCS11 loader and Web eID first, restart the browser, enable the extensions again and then restart your computer in such a manner that the ID-card reader is constantly connected to the computer and the ID-card is in the reader. After restarting your computer, open DigiDoc4 as the first programme and check that the card details are read correctly. Then try using the ID-card in the Firefox browser again.

NB! You can save and install the newest ID-software and the required web components from the Install ID-software website.

Step 1: open Preferences in Safari

Open the “Safari” menu in the Safari web browser and select “Preferences”.

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Step 2: open the Extensions tab

This opens the extensions window – find the “Extensions” menu link with the puzzle icon in the upper menu and click on it. Then check that “Web eID” (link with the iD icon) in the left-hand menu is ticked.

Step 3: check that everything is working

After you have permitted the Web eID plugin, you should be able to use your ID-card with Safari. If necessary, restart your computer and try again.

However, if the ID-card still doesn’t work, check that DigiDoc4 reads your data correctly – maybe the problem lies in the card or the card reader. You can always use another web browser as well (e.g. Firefox) or contact ID-help.

Step 1: Enable automatically

If Microsoft Edge offers it, click “Turn on extension” and everything should work.

Step 2: Open Extensions

Click on the icon with three dots on the right-hand side of Microsoft Edge and select Extensions.

Step 3: Enable Web eID plugin

A new window with extensions opens, find the plugin called Web eID and make sure that it is Enabled. This plugin is enabled by default and you cannot change it yourself!

If this plugin exists but its status is something other than Enabled (e.g. Disabled), contact ID-help.

Step 3: Check whether using your ID-card is now possible

Do the following to ensure that the change takes effect: close Microsoft Edge (all windows if you had several open), open it again and try to sign the same transaction you failed to sign before.

In case the necessary extensions exist in your computer and Web eID is enabled, but you still cannot work with your ID-card in Microsoft Edge, try updating the browser. For the time being, use another browser for ID-card activities, i.e. Mozilla Firefox.