Quickstart: Create a self-signed digital ID

A digital ID is required to sign documents and apply certificate security. Self-signed digital IDs created from Acrobat may be adequate for many situations. See the Adobe website for information on acquiring a digital ID from Adobe security partners.

  1. Choose Advanced > Security Settings.
  2. Select Digital IDs, and click Add ID.
  3. Select Create A Self-Signed Digital ID For Use With Acrobat.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the self-signed digital ID.
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