STEP 1. Select an accredited key certification center (ACCC) to issue an online signature STEP 2. Decide which digital signature we need – for an individual or legal entity STEP 3. Create an electronic signature certificate in Privat24 STEP 4. Fill out an application for a certificate STEP 5. Save key on the computer STEP 6. We receive a ready certificate STEP 7. We use the electronic signature for its intended purpose
An electronic digital signature is a modern alternative to a traditional handwritten signature, which looks like an encrypted file recorded on an electronic medium. It is needed by individuals and legal entities to confirm their identity on online services, conduct electronic document management, submit an income statement, participate in electronic auctions, etc. Since April 2020, such a key is required for authorization on the Diya portal, which provides 27 public services online.
There are two ways to obtain an electronic signature in Ukraine — by personally contacting one of the accredited key certification centers or online. This can be done remotely, quickly and free of charge only through the website of one of the state banks. ICTV Facts, with the help of the financial institution's customer support line, have created step-by-step instructions on how to obtain an electronic key yourself.
STEP 1. Select an accredited key certification center (ACCC) for signature processing online
Now in Ukraine there are 24 accredited key certification centers, through which an individual or legal entity can issue a regular digital signature by applying in person with a package of documents.
For example, if you are applying for such a service for the first time at the ACCC of the State Tax Service, do This is not possible online – you must come to one of the points, submit a registration card of the established form, copies of your passport and code.
If you have valid ACC STS keys received earlier, and the registration data has not changed, you can remotely generate an electronic signature using the CSK-1 User program or on the website of the provider of trusted electronic services.
However, we need to issue a certificate quickly, that is, online, and this is only possible through the so-called BankID of two state banks that have official ACCCs. We choose Privatbank ACCC. It's fast and free. No documents are needed for this — only a card or an account.
STEP 2. Decide what digital signature we need – for an individual or a legal entity
You need to decide for yourself what kind of signature you need. It depends on this where we will create it — in your Privat24 personal account for an individual or legal entity.
If you go to the electronic portal, sign documents, submit an income statement — An individual's key is sufficient. Therefore, we choose the first option.
If you sign a payment order and take part in electronic trading, this must be the digital signature of a legal entity. And for this you already need to have a bank account.
STEP 3. Create an EDS certificate in Privat24
Go to Privat24 by entering your phone number and password, which are linked to the card, select All services, tab Business, then – Download certificate.
STEP 4. Fill out application for a certificate
Your full name, town, region and email address will appear in a new window.
Let's check this data. If they are specified correctly — click The data is correct.
STEP 5. Save the key on the computer
The system will prompt you to select a directory for storing the keys – this can be a folder on the computer.
At the next stage, we create a password for the key (at least eight characters). Enter it twice, press — Next.
We are waiting for SMS confirmation of the formation of an electronic signature in the form of a code that must be entered in the account.
We tick the box indicating that we agree with the terms and conditions of service provision, and click Next.
STEP 6. We receive the finished certificate
A window will open with a message about that the application for the certificate has been successfully processed.
The serial number of the EDS certificate and validity period — one year from the date of registration.
This completes the signature generation. It should not be stored on the computer’s hard drive – it is better to transfer it to a clean flash drive so that no one can copy it.
STEP 7. Using the electronic signature for its intended purpose
For example, if we need to file an income tax return, we go to our personal account on the website of the State Tax Service using an electronic signature. To do this, we select an accredited key certification center from which we received a personal key for an electronic digital signature (in this case — ACSC Privatbank), select the key from the electronic media and enter the security password.
