# 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.

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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.
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