Encryption

Encrypting and decrypting electronic documents or computer files is very easy with DigiDoc4 application and RIA DigiDoc mobile app. However, keep in mind that encryption is intended for the secure transmission of information (via e-mail or other communication channels), and is not suitable for long-term file storage!

  • Encrypting large (120+ MB) files

    It is recommended to use the DigiDoc4 client for encrypting documents smaller than 120 MB. If you need to share large files securely, you need to find an alternative solution.

  • Encryption and decryption of files with RIA DigiDoc

    Encrypting files helps protect file contents from prying eyes: encrypted files (with the extension .cdoc) can only be opened with their ID-card by those authorized to do. For everyone else, the content of the document…

  • Encryption and decryption of documents with the DigiDoc4 application

    Document encryption helps to protect the contents of files from unauthorised access: encrypted documents (with the extension .cdoc) can only be opened with the ID-card of a person authorised to do so. The contents of the document will remain protected from everybody else. For instance, encryption is necessary if you forward confidential information via e-mail and wish to maintain the confidentiality of the contents of the files if they should fall into the wrong hands.