How to Use

Use WPS Certificate Signature through 3 how-to topics, all related to PDF certificate signing; choose a topic from the index to sign a file, create a signature, or reuse a recent signature.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Sign a PDF with a certificate

Entry: Protect → Certificate Signature

1. Open the PDF document that you want to sign.
2. Click the Protect tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Certificate Signature.
4. Choose the signature option you want from the drop-down menu.
5. Select the position for the signature in the document.
6. Enter the certificate password for verification.
7. Finish the signing process.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A certificate signature appears in the PDF.
• Next action available: You can save or send the signed PDF.

Tips While Using

• Prepare a valid digital certificate before you start.
• If the certificate password is incorrect, the signature cannot be completed.
• This workflow is membership-related because it depends on PDF editing access.

2. Create a new signature

Entry: Protect → Certificate Signature → Create Signature

1. Click Certificate Signature and select Create Signature.
2. Choose a signature method in the dialog box.
3. Select Import Image, Draw Signature, or Type Text as needed.
4. Set the signature appearance and style.
5. Select the digital certificate for signing.
6. Click OK to save the signature.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The new signature is saved and can be selected later.
• Next action available: You can return to the PDF and place the signature immediately.

Tips While Using

• Confirm that the selected certificate is valid before saving the signature.
• Check the signature appearance before using it in a formal document.
• This workflow requires WPS Premium.

3. Use a recent signature to sign

Entry: Protect → Certificate Signature → Recent

1. Open the PDF document that you want to sign.
2. Click Certificate Signature on the Protect tab.
3. Select a signature from the Recent list.
4. Specify the signature position in the document.
5. Enter the certificate password and complete verification.
6. Save the signed document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The recent signature is applied to the current PDF.
• Next action available: You can continue processing similar files more quickly.

Tips While Using

• The Recent list is available only after a signature has been created or used before.
• If the certificate has changed, create a new signature before signing again.
• This workflow requires WPS Premium.