Prerequisites

• Access to the Configuration > Electronic file > Timestamp (AD050) menu.
• Configured timestamp server.

Introduction

A timestamp consists of a digital time reference that allows for attesting that an electronic file was signed at a given moment (time or date).

This feature guarantees digital documents a security level equivalent to that of paper documents, as well as the validity of digital signatures. 

Moreover, timestamps ensure document integrity throughout time, that is, they can be used to prove that the content of a file has not been changed after the signature, providing an additional layer of trust and authenticity. 

This mechanism is essential for legal transactions, electronic contracts, and certification processes, in which time accuracy and the proof of existence of a document at a given moment are imperative. 

Check how to create and configure a timestamp in SoftExpert Suite.

Configuring a timestamp

1. Access the Configuration > Electronic file > Timestamp (AD050) menu.

2. Click on the button.

3. On the screen that will open, enter an ID # for the timestamp.

4. Enter the URL for the timestamp server.

5. In the Proxy field, enter the host and port of the proxy server that is being used. Enter the server authentication user and password.

6. Click on the button.

Conclusion

All done! The timestamp is now properly configured and can be used to digitally sign documents from SoftExpert Document.