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How to activate electronic signing on a Slovak eID

You need an activated BOK, a valid qualified signing certificate and a KEP PIN.

Prepare the card and software

Install the current eID client and reader driver. The application must recognise both the reader and the identity card.

Issue the certificates

The eID client can check and, for supported cards, issue or renew signing certificates. You may also request a qualified certificate at a Police document department.

Test signing

Confirm that the qualified signing certificate is valid and perform a test in an official environment before signing real documents. Do not confuse BOK with KEP PIN.