Register a digital ID

Register your digital ID in Acrobat before you can use it. If you have a digital ID file that doesn’t appear in your list of digital IDs, you can search for the missing digital ID file. Then, add it to the list. You can identify digital ID files by their filename extensions. For PKCS #12 files, the extension is .pfx in Windows and .p12 in Mac OS. You need the digital ID password (if any) to complete this task.

  1. Do one of the following:

    • In Acrobat, choose Advanced > Security Settings.

    • In Reader, choose Document > Security Settings.

  2. Select Digital IDs on the left.
  3. Click the Add ID button .
  4. Select My Existing Digital ID From and choose one of the following options:
    A File
    Select this option if you obtained a digital ID as an electronic file. Follow the prompts to select the digital ID file, type your password, and add the digital ID to the list.

    A Roaming Digital ID Stored On A Server
    Select this option to use a digital ID that’s stored on a signing server. When prompted, type the server name and URL where the roaming ID is located.

    A Device Connected To This Computer
    Select this option if you have a security token or hardware token connected to your computer.

  5. Click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions to register your digital ID.