Instructions for signing PDF documents using remote
eSignature through Adobe Reader DC
1.
Open the PDF file you wish to sign and choose ToolsCertificates.
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2.
Choose Digitally Sign and press ΟΚ, if needed.
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3.
Click and drag to draw the area where you would like your signature to appear.
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4.
The DSA Client window will appear in which you enter the User name of your remote eSignature (form ABCDE-1234), User’s password and then click OK.
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5.
A pop-up window will appear. Choose your certificate from the list and click Continue.
CAUTION! If this window doesn’t appear in this step and the software asks you to configure a new digital ID, this means that your computer can’t find your certificate. In this case, confirm that your certificate is properly installed on your computer or contact support@harica.gr.
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6.
Confirm that the certificate you selected in the previous step is correct and click Sign.
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7.
Save your file on your computer.
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8.
Fill in, once again, User’s password and the 6-digit OTP password (User’s extended password) from the authentication application on your mobile device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). Then, click OK.
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9.
If you configured to use HARICA’s timestamping service, a pop-up window may appear to allow the server to connect and add its secure time in the signature. In this case, click OK.
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10.
Finally, your file is signed.
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