Electronic signatures are an important part of digitalisation. They can replace personal signatures. There are three different types:
1. Simple Electronic Signature (SES)
2. Advanced Electronic Signature (AdES)
3. Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)
They differ in their level of security and/or legal effect. More information on certificates and electronic signatures
Advanced electronic signatures (AdES) can be created with the user and function certificates supported by the university computing centre.
User groups
Employees and members of TU Darmstadt can request DFN-PKI certificates by contacting HRZ. This service is not available for students.
Service characteristics
The service offers...
Via the registration office DFN-PKI in the HRZ you can get:
