Have you ever been asked for a Digital Certificate for something you needed to access over the internet? In the following article we will explain everything you need to know.

With the increasing use of the internet, the transactions and services that can be done online are also increasing.

The list of things that need to be resolved in person is getting shorter and shorter.

This brought the need for more security in this exchange of information, since in virtual transactions you are not seeing the person on the other side, which can lead to fraud.

With that in mind, the Digital Certificate was developed.

Digital Certificate is the electronic document that enables the secure exchange of information between two parties, with the guarantee of the identity of the sender, the integrity of the message and, optionally, its confidentiality.

Examples of use and activities that can be secured by a Digital Certificate are:

Digital certificates are available for both natural and legal persons and government agents.

There are several companies that offer digital certification services.

All of them send the new certifications to be approved by SERPRO – Federal Data Processing Service.

The procedure for obtaining the 2022 Digital Certificate is:

Okay, after approval, all you have to do is use your Digital Certificate 2022.

It can be obtained through a digital file (A1) or through a token (A3).

These certificates are valid for 1 and 3 years, respectively.

To renew them after their expiration, contact the company to schedule a new issue.

Keep your digital certificate up to date to avoid headaches.