Learn about importing and managing digital certificates to establish trusted identities and secure document workflows.
Overview
In secure digital workflows, certificates play a crucial role in verifying identities and ensuring the authenticity of documents. Many organizations store these certificates on directory servers, allowing users to search and expand their list of trusted identities.
When you receive a certificate, such as from a colleague or business partner, you can add it to your trusted identity list. This allows you to verify digital signatures and certified documents associated with that certificate.
Trust settings
You can configure your trust settings to automatically trust:
- All digital signatures created with a specific certificate.
- All certified documents issued by that certificate.
This helps streamline secure communications and document validation processes.
Importing from certificate stores
Certificates can also be imported from system-level certificate stores, such as the Windows Certificate Store. These stores typically contain certificates issued by various Certification Authorities (CAs), which are widely recognized and trusted.
Third-party security providers
Some organizations use third-party security providers for identity validation. These providers may use proprietary methods or integrate directly with applications like Adobe Acrobat. If you're using such a provider, refer to their specific documentation for guidance on certificate management and trust settings.
