Learn about alternative signature levels
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The SignSpace service has two options for identity verification. The author of the signature request selects the appropriate level for each signature request in the signature request settings.
If the Light level is selected, authentication of signers with email verification is required:
Registered users have verified their email address when creating an account.
Users who do not have a SignSpace account or sign documents without signing into the service will be sent a one-time security code by email.
The light option is an easier and faster way to sign, but it provides weaker authentication of signers. Therefore, if signing requires strong verification of the identity of the signers, it is good to choose the Strong level.
If the Strong level is selected, the signer must authenticate using strong electronic authentication with each signing event.
Strong electronic authentication takes place in the Signicat authentication service. Strong electronic identity is currently available in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania. Verifying the identity of the signatories requires their bank credentials or electronic ID certificates on their mobile phone.
All signatures created in the SignSpace service comply with the eIDAS Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014. More information about the security and legal compliance of signatures can be found at https://resources.signspace.com/legal-compliance .
