To check the functionality of the ID-card reader, insert your ID-card into the card reader, connect it to the computer and open the DigiDoc4 Client.
Electronic ID-card use may not be possible, if you use one of the following PinPad (keypad) card readers: • Gemalto CT710 Ezio• OmniKey CardMan 3821 To use the PinPad card reader in Windows, the driver…
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.
There might be a situation when the DigiDoc4 Client header displays the data of the ID-card previously used in the reader. This situation can occur if the ID-card in the reader is changed while loading…
The below error can be displayed when signing in RIA DigiDoc mobile application. Error will be displayed in the RIA DigiDoc when the smart device time differs from the validity confirmation service time. To fix…
You can configure your @eesti.ee email forwarding using DigiDoc4 Client if you have no existing @eesti.ee email forwarding configured. If you have a @eesti.ee forwarding configured, you can use DigiDoc4 Client only to view the…
The photo on your ID-card originates from the Police and Border Guard Board database. You can view and download your photo from there using the DigiDoc4 Client. 1. Insert ID-card. 2. Launch DigiDoc4 Client. 3.…
Mobile-ID PIN codes are issued with your mobile-ID SIM card. You will find the codes under the disposable surface of the SIM card cover. You will receive three codes with the mobile-ID supported SIM card.
Digital signing is very simple. Firstly, you need to know which tool you want to use for signing: your ID-card or mobile-ID. After that, launch DigiDoc4.
Digitally signing documents with the RIA DigiDoc mobile app is very easy for mobile-ID, Smart-ID and ID-card users. Step-by-step instructions.
Document encryption helps to protect the contents of files from unauthorised access. It is a temporary solution for transferring files securely, not for long-term storage.
To decrypt documents using RIA DigiDoc, you need to first save the encrypted files and then make sure that the ID-card is connected to the smart device. Step-by-step instructions for decryption.
Encrypting documents with the RIA DigiDoc app is simple: you don't need an ID-card or a mobile-ID. You only need to know the personal identification numbers (or company registration numbers) of the people to whom you want to give permission to open encrypted files.
Digitally signing documents with the RIA DigiDoc mobile app is very easy for mobile-ID, Smart-ID and ID-card users. Step-by-step instructions.
Digital signing is very simple. Firstly, you need to know which tool you want to use for signing: your ID-card or mobile-ID. After that, launch DigiDoc4.
The latest version of the RIA DigiDoc mobile app is always available from the AppStore and Google Play.
Digitally signing documents with the RIA DigiDoc mobile app is very easy for mobile-ID, Smart-ID and ID-card users. Step-by-step instructions.
To decrypt documents using RIA DigiDoc, you need to first save the encrypted files and then make sure that the ID-card is connected to the smart device. Step-by-step instructions for decryption.
Encrypting documents with the RIA DigiDoc app is simple: you don't need an ID-card or a mobile-ID. You only need to know the personal identification numbers (or company registration numbers) of the people to whom you want to give permission to open encrypted files.
RIA DigiDoc is a free mobile app that lets you digitally sign documents with an ID-card, Smart-ID and mobile-ID, verify the validity of digital signatures and open, save and share files via a mobile device.
Have you forgotten your PIN codes or accidentally blocked them? RIA DigiDoc app, also known as the mobile app, allows you to change the PIN codes of your ID-card by connecting your ID-card to your…
If you have forgotten your ID-card, digital-ID or other digital document PIN and PUK codes, you can order a new code envelope from the Police and Border Guard Board.
Did you discover that your ID-card is lost or stolen? First, consider whether you have used it recently and left it in a slightly different place than usual, for example, on the desk? How you proceed depends on how sure you are of the theft of the card.
If your PIN is blocked, you can easily unlock it again with DigiDoc4. To do that, you need your PUK code.
Using mobile-ID is easy and convenient – follow the instructions on screen and everything will go smoothly. However, if you experienced errors using your mobile-ID, you may find help in these guidelines. Common error messages:…
Mobile-ID is a digital identity card for use in electronic channels. You can access e-services, use an online bank, provide digital signatures, approve and execute transactions and so on.
If you have forgotten your ID-card, digital-ID or other digital document PIN and PUK codes, you can order a new code envelope from the Police and Border Guard Board.
If you encounter errors when signing with a mobile-ID, read the error message: in most cases, you will receive the information you need to resolve the situation.
Did you encounter problems accessing e-services, such as an online bank or a web page?
The ID-card is a mandatory identity document for all Estonian citizens. You can request one from the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. If you have lost your PIN code and PUK code, you can request a new code envelope without replacing the ID-card.
The free Smart-ID app enables you to log in to e-services, confirm transactions and bank transfers and sign documents: its possibilities are almost as vast a those of ID-cards, digital IDs or mobile-IDs.
A digital identity card, i.e. digital ID, is a digital document that can be used to identify yourself and sign digitally in an electronic environment, just like an ID-card.
Have you installed ID-software on your computer and are now unable to locate the DigiDoc4 program in order to use your ID-card? Instructions for launching DigiDoc4 in Windows, macOS and Linux operation systems.
Here you will find step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing ID-software (incl. DigiDoc4 client) and web browser software and a number of other useful tips.
Digital signing is very simple. Firstly, you need to know which tool you want to use for signing: your ID-card or mobile-ID. After that, launch DigiDoc4.
When upgrading the Ubuntu operating system, is possibility that the ID-software does not be updated. This is because Ubuntu updates do not update third party software. The following solutions will help if the above situation…
Instructions on how to designate mobile-ID and Smart-ID service access in the RIA DigiDoc mobile application.
Instructions on how to designate a TSA URL in the RIA DigiDoc mobile application.
Apple iTunes account is required to download different free and paid applications for Apple devices. Starting from ID-software version 3.8 the DigiDoc Client can only be found at Apple App Store. NB! Free account can only…
ID-software version info (release notes): changes and known issues, supported operating system etc.
Change your PC settings to resolve the error message “Your PC settings only allow you to install approved apps from the Store”.
Instructions on how to set mobile-ID and Smart-ID service access in the DigiDoc4 Client
Error will be displayed in DigiDoc4 Client when computer time differs from the validity confirmation service time by at least 15 minutes.
If Open-EID.exe installation ended prematurely with Fatal error 0x80070643 or Unspecified error 0x80072f19…: … then possible reason for this is op. system inability to overwrite registry entries of previous versions Open-EID software components. As a possible solution…
RIA DigiDoc is a free mobile app that lets you digitally sign documents with an ID-card, Smart-ID and mobile-ID, verify the validity of digital signatures and open, save and share files via a mobile device.
The latest version of the RIA DigiDoc mobile app is always available from the AppStore and Google Play.
ID-software is security software and it is therefore very important to always use only the latest version of the software. ID-software has an automatic update system – it is important that you install any updates or improvements that ID-software tells you about as soon as possible!
For Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, the minidriver component that is part of the ID-software is automatically installed on your computer the first time you connect the ID-card and the card reader to your computer.
What to do if you cannot start DigiDoc4 or sign online after updating Ubuntu.
Ubuntu/Linux instructions for installing, updating and removing ID-software using an automated script.
Change your PC settings to resolve the error message “Your PC settings only allow you to install approved apps from the Store”.
Installing ID-software on a macOS computer: software download links for DigiDoc4 and Web components.
What to do on macOS computers if DigiDoc4 says that to authenticate e-services and sign documents, you should install a package of web browser components.
Instructions on how to designate a TSA URL in the DigiDoc4 Client.
If you see the errors ‘Insert Smart Card’ or ‘No Certificates available’ or DigiDoc4 gives you the error message ‘No ID-card found’, you can resolve the situation using the instructions provided here.
What to do when DigiDoc4 says that updating the list of trusted certificates was unsuccessful.
Version info on the components of the latest ID-software version: For Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems.
All software needs updating from time to time: the reasons being to ensure the security of the software and better user convenience. Always take updating ID-software seriously!
With every new ID-software version, we attempt to resolve as many known defects as possible; however, the priority is always to ensure the safety of the user and their data as well as the stability of the software.
If DigiDoc4 gives you the error message ‘The SmartCard/PCSC service is not working’, you will have to start the service manually. Instructions are dependant on the operating system you are using.
What to do if issues arise with the card reader while using the ID-card?
What it means and what to do if the following error message is displayed when starting the DigiDoc4 client: ‘The program can't start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing from your computer’
The ID-card software works in Windows, MacOS and Linux environments. Each ID-software version is always supported by specific operating system versions.
Saving automatic diagnostics files with the help of DigiDoc4 is quick and easy! This is helpful if you wish to contact the ID user support in the case of errors.
ID-card software works in Windows, MacOS and Linux environments. You can find additional information on ID-software versions and the operating system versions they support on the supported operating systems page.
If you are using a Windows computer and have encountered any issues while using your ID-software, ID-card or mobile-ID, saving the log files of the ID-software will help track down the cause of your issue faster.
Saving the diagnostics files is easy and there is no cause for concern as they do not contain any personal information, only information on the software and the versions of devices you are using.
You can find answers to all the most frequently asked questions about the electronic use of ID-card and mobile-ID on the id.ee webpage: feel free to use our search function! However, if your problem remains unsolved, please contact the ID Help Centre through the form here. The more precisely you describe your problem and the emergence of the situation, the more personalized assistance we can provide. All answers with easy steps and instructions that could help to resolve your problem will be sent to you in writing!
With the DigiDoc4 Client you can generate and save a libdigidocpp library log file. By default, log file generation is disabled in the DigiDoc4 Client. To generate a log file, follow these steps: Step 1:…
If you have a card reader and ID-card then you can use Dokobit portal. Besides checking digital signatures, Dokobit portal can also be used to digitally sign documents. DigiDoc4 Client can be used to open documents…
This error is displayed when the computer does not have the necessary certificates to verify a signature. Usually the solution is to install the latest ID-software that has all the necessary certificates for verifying different signatures. The newest…
You can add details to the container about your association with the documents and signature in free text. Adding this information is not mandatory, however your employer or service provider may require it when signing documents…
Several programs (Microsoft Word, Open Office, Adobe Acrobat, Thunderbird) offer the possibility of digital signing. Unfortunately, if the timestamping service has not been used to sign them, these signatures may not be equal to a…
Digitally signing documents with the RIA DigiDoc mobile app is very easy for mobile-ID, Smart-ID and ID-card users. Step-by-step instructions.
Digital signing is very simple. Firstly, you need to know which tool you want to use for signing: your ID-card or mobile-ID. After that, launch DigiDoc4.
Error will be displayed in DigiDoc4 Client when computer time differs from the validity confirmation service time by at least 15 minutes.
We recommend using an e-seal instead of mass signing with the ID card
Digital signatures given with Lithuanian mobile-ID can be conveniently verified via DIgiDoc4.
All ID card, digital ID and/or mobile-ID holders have an allotted number of free digital signatures every calendar month. The limit affects signing for personal use and only digital signatures executed through ID-software.
Using DigiDoc4, the e-signature confirmation page can be saved and printed. The confirmation page displays data on the signed files and the signers.
Did you encounter a situation where digital signing of the document worked correctly but the signature became invalid when you sent the signed document to a recipient?
To use a digital seal and encryption certificate issued on a crypto-stick with DIgiDoc4, you will need: SafeNet Authentication Client installed on your computer in addition to the ID-software.
Did you know that DigiDoc4 allows you to conveniently and rapidly verify digital signatures given with the Finnish ID-card and sign documents using the Finnish ID-card? Or that a signature given with the Finnish ID-card is not at a level equivalent to a digital signature given with the Estonian ID-card?
When you install ID software, an access certificate is automatically installed into your computer, giving you access to the SK ID Solutions AS (SK) validity confirmation service.
Did you know that DigiDoc4 allows you to validate digital signatures given with the Latvian and Lithuanian ID card as well? And that you can use the Lithuanian and Latvian ID cards for signing?
An overview of DigiDoc container formats supported by different versions and components of the ID-sofrware.
DigiDoc4 uses Trust Service Status Lists (TSLs) to check the trustworthiness of certificates of BDOC and ASiC-E files both upon signing and signature validation.
Instructions for signing and encrypting e-mails in Outlook 2016.
During the lifetime of the ID-card, the card’s security elements, design and the chip firmware have all changed.
During installation of ID-software, Token Signing plugin is automatically installed by Chrome and automatically activated. Chrome displays a message, “Managed by your organization”, under settings-
Instructions for globally configuring and locking configurations for location of the access certificate, password and IP-based access necessary for signing in the DigiDoc4 client.
Allowing the Google Chrome plugin Token Signing, necessary for use of ID-card, using Active Directory.
The latest version of Open EID software has become installation component-based. A central configuration admin interface has been added, allowing the software configuration settings in the user’s computer to be updated from the State Information System Authority (RIA) servers.
List of addresses contacted internally by the ID-card software.
Laptops with fingerprint readers (particularly by Hewlett Packard, i.e. HP) may pose a security risk where e-services – for instance, the Internet Bank – can be accessed and used for confirming activities and transactions without entering ID-card PINs.
If the DigiDoc4 Client successfully reads the data of the document in the card reader, but it is not possible to enter e-services, the reason for the malfunctions may lie in adware or malware.
Instructions for Panda Internet Security antivirus program for allowing the Token Signing plug-in necessary for the use of an ID-card in Google Chrome.
Instructions for configuring Kaspersky Internet Security software so that it would not interfere with entering e-services with ID-card (such as online banking).
Instructions for configuring antivirus ESET so that it does not interfere with ID-card use.
If you have installed Bitdefender antivirus and you’re not able to enter e-services with your ID-card, you’ll need to change Bitdefender settings.
Instructions for configuring AVG AntiVirus so that it does not interfere with e-services accessed by ID-card.
Instructions for configuring Avast AntiVirus so that it does not interfere with e-services accessed by ID-card.
To use the ID-card over the internet (for accessing e-services and signing transactions and actions etc.) your browser needs to be correctly configured. Read the step-by-step instructions.
To use the ID-card with Microsoft Edge, you will need the latest ID-software installed and the Microsoft Edge signing plugin (Token Signing). The links for downloading both of these can be found on the ID-software installation page.
An easy step-by-step instruction for configuring Safari browser plug-ins and full information about the necessary web components.
Changing Internet Explorer web browser settings and allowing plugins for use of the ID-card.
Step-by-step instructions for configuring Google Chrome extensions – plugins – for use of the ID-card.
Instructions for configuring Mozilla Firefox for using an ID-card: changing settings and allowing the extensions Token Signing and PKCS11 loader.
To check the functionality of the ID-card reader, insert your ID-card into the card reader, connect it to the computer and open the DigiDoc4 Client.
Electronic ID-card use may not be possible, if you use one of the following PinPad (keypad) card readers: • Gemalto CT710 Ezio• OmniKey CardMan 3821 To use the PinPad card reader in Windows, the driver…
What to do if the computer switches off the ID card reader to save power?
If your computer is a MacBook Air and you are establishing a hard-wire connection using Apple USB Ethernet Adapter, your internet connection is cut off when you connect the card reader to the computer’s USB.
Chip cards may behave differently depending on the operating system. The following lists the basic requirements of each operating system and tested card readers.
When keypad card readers are used, problems in a manufacturer’s driver may interfere with use of the ID-card. To solve the problem, replace them with Microsoft WUDF drivers.
Have you forgotten your PIN codes or accidentally blocked them? RIA DigiDoc app, also known as the mobile app, allows you to change the PIN codes of your ID-card by connecting your ID-card to your…
If your PIN is blocked, you can easily unlock it again with DigiDoc4. To do that, you need your PUK code.
A code envelope with the PIN and PUK codes was given to you with your digital identity card. You cannot use the ID-card (or other digital identity cards) without them. Your certificates, i.e. your electronic…
If you have forgotten your ID-card, digital-ID or other digital document PIN and PUK codes, you can order a new code envelope from the Police and Border Guard Board.
Digidoc4 makes it very easy to change the PIN and PUK codes of your ID-card: choose codes that are easily remembered by you but difficult to be guessed by others!
Encrypting documents with the RIA DigiDoc app is simple: you don't need an ID-card or a mobile-ID. You only need to know the personal identification numbers (or company registration numbers) of the people to whom you want to give permission to open encrypted files.
To decrypt documents using RIA DigiDoc, you need to first save the encrypted files and then make sure that the ID-card is connected to the smart device. Step-by-step instructions for decryption.
Instructions for signing and encrypting e-mails in Outlook 2016.
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.
Document encryption helps to protect the contents of files from unauthorised access. It is a temporary solution for transferring files securely, not for long-term storage.
Visiting id.ee The following data is collected and retained about the visitor upon visiting the website: the Internet Protocol address (IP address) of the computer or computer network used, the site that was visited, the…
A code envelope with the PIN and PUK codes was given to you with your digital identity card. You cannot use the ID-card (or other digital identity cards) without them. Your certificates, i.e. your electronic…
Did you discover that your ID-card is lost or stolen? First, consider whether you have used it recently and left it in a slightly different place than usual, for example, on the desk? How you proceed depends on how sure you are of the theft of the card.
The National Information System Authority’s document on data protection conditions explains how personal information is used with ID-software (including DigiDoc4 Client, RIA SiVa e-signature validation service, and RIA DigiDoc mobile application): what data will be transmitted, for what purpose…
We will explain how the secure connection between an ID-card and the server is established and shed some light on the possibility/impossibility of man-in-the-middle attacks upon the creation of this connection.
What to do if you see an error message reading “Error validating PIN code: the smart card does not support the operation”?
Do you use a computer with Mac OS and find that only some e-services are accessible when using your ID-card but others are not?
What to do if you are not prompted for your PIN1 code or certificate (Lenovo computers - Superfish Inc. VisualDiscovery, other manufacturers Web Companion and AdFender; Bitdefender free) when entering e-services.
On a computer with several users, your browser may prompt you to manually enter the right certificate when entering e-services with an ID-card. Instructions for avoiding this problem and removing expired/extra certificates.
