Signing methods

When sending a document for e-signing, you choose a signing method for each signer. The signing method determines how the signer verifies their identity before signing. The available methods depend on the level of assurance your organisation requires.

Available methods

Method	Country	Verification
Swedish BankID	Sweden	The signer verifies their identity using Swedish Mobile BankID. Their personal identity number (personnummer) is required.
Norwegian BankID	Norway	The signer verifies their identity using Norwegian BankID.
Danish MitID	Denmark	The signer verifies their identity using Danish MitID. Their CPR number is required.
Finnish FTN	Finland	The signer verifies their identity using Finnish Trust Network (FTN).
SMS	Any	The signer receives a PIN code by SMS and enters it to confirm their identity. A mobile phone number is required.
No additional verification	Any	The signer signs without additional identity verification. Use this when the signer's identity is already established through other means.

Default signing method

Hippoly automatically suggests a signing method for each signer based on how they sign in to Hippoly. For example, if a user logs in with Swedish BankID, Swedish BankID will be pre-selected as their signing method. This saves time and ensures consistency, but the person initiating the signing can always change the method for any signer before sending.

Choosing the right method

The best method depends on the document and your organisation's requirements:

• For legally sensitive documents such as board resolutions, contracts, or annual reports, use a strong verification method like BankID or MitID.

• For internal documents where signers are already known and trusted, SMS or no additional verification may be sufficient.

• For cross-border signing where signers are in different countries, you can mix methods — for example, Swedish BankID for Swedish signers and SMS for international signers.

Your workspace administrator can configure whether personal identity numbers are shown or hidden in the signing evidence log, depending on your organisation's privacy requirements.