You can use one of several authentication methods to protect against unauthorized access to your documents.
When authentication is used with a transaction, the signer must first identify him- or herself with the chosen method before they are allowed
This way you can secure your documents from intruders and feel safe when sending confidential documents to your colleagues or customers.
What are authentification methods?
How to find authentication methods in templates
How to find authentication methods when sending
The different authentication methods
What are authentification Methods?
Authentification methods are a way to lock your documents and control who can access them. Even if the link to your document got into the wrong hands, they would still not be able to access the document as long as you have an identification method on the document.
You can choose which of the methods you want to use, depending on the level of security you need and what works best for you and your customers.
Authentication methods in templates
As an administrator, you can choose the identification method on the templates. To do this, go to the settings and select Templates from the menu on the left. Here you can either choose to edit an existing template or create a new one.
- Press the gear in the top right corner (settings)
- Select "Templates" from the menu on the left
- Press either the template you want to edit or "Create new: Document signing templates" to create a new template.
When you are inside the template you will see the image below. Under "Basic settings" you will find the option "Authentication". When you press the field, a roll-down list will appear where you can select the method you want.
- Go to the heading "Basic settings" (this is at the top of the page when you are inside the template)
- Press the "Authentication" field
- Choose the authentication method you want
Authentication methods when sending
You also have the option to find and change the identification method for individual transactions. To find the different options, go to "Send" and add a new signer. In the pop-up window that appears, you will have the option to change the authentication method.
- Click on "Send" at the top in the blue menu
- Press "Add signer"
- Press the " Authentication " field
- Choose the authentication method you want
When you select one of the identification methods, a text field appears in the top right corner so you can enter the required information. - Press "Save" to add the signer
Authentication methods
None
If no authentication method is selected, anyone with the link to the signing portal will be able to access the transaction documents and sign it.
MitID
If the signer has switched to the new MitID, he/she can use it to identify him/herself when signing. If MitID is selected, it will be possible to enter a CPR-number. When the signer needs to identify themselves, their CPR-number must match the one entered. This ensures, in the same way as with NemID Private, that you have the "right" signer.
Learn more about Danish MitID here.
SMS Code
With SMS Code you can choose for the signer to identify your documents with an SMS code. When sending documents to be signed, the recipient receives a code via SMS, which must be entered before the person can see the documents.
Swedish BankID
Swedish BankID is used when a person has to legitimize their identity and sign on their own behalf. It works in the same way as NemID and can be used with and without a social security number.
Learn more about Swedish BankID here.
Norwegian BankID
Norwegian BankID is used when a person has to legitimize their identity and sign on their own behalf. It works in the same way as NemID and can be used with and without a social security number.
Learn more about Norwegian BankID here.
SITHS/EFOS
SITHS is a security solution and e-identification that allows users to identify themselves with strong authentication. It is used in Sweden by public institutions.
SITHS wil be converted into EFOS.
Learn more about SITHS/EFOS here.
Secret Code
Secret code is a way to prevent unauthorized access to the documents in our signing portal by using a previously agreed code or a "secret handshake", which only you and your recipient are in possession of.
This can be any alphanumeric code.
Finnish Tupas
Finnish Tupas is an authentication methode created by the Federation of Finnish Financial Services
Learn more about Finnish Tupas here.
Freja
Swedish Freja is Sweden's only eID which is approved with the Swedish e-identification quality label, issued by the Swedish government. Freja is primarily used as an electronic ID in Sweden, where you can, among other things, show and share your identity with a QR code. In addition to being an "electronic Swedish health insurance card", it can also be used in connection with login, access to banking and insurance, payment online and checking who you give your personal data to.
Learn more about Freja here.
iDIN
iDIN is a Dutch eID scheme directed by the Dutch Payment Association (BVN, Betaalvereniging). It is a collaboration between all major Dutch banks to leverage the familiar authentication process of online banking in order to provide major eID coverage to the Dutch market.
Learn more about iDIN here.
eHerkenning
eHerkenning is a standardised login system which enables organisations to make their services accessible online and securely to companies, civil servants and consumers. Users log in to a web service using their eHerkenning token, which allows them to manage their affairs online.
Learn more about eHerkenning here.
eIDAS
eIDAS is the name of the EU regulation that includes digital identification. However, it is also the name of one of our identification methods. Selecting eIDAS as the identification method allows the signer to select some of the eIDAS approved ID methods across European countries.
The countries that have access to eIDAS are mainly the EU member states, as well as some EEA countries.
Learn more about eIDAS here.