Learn how to download the digital certificate with a Samsung phone and get ahead of this process that in the future will be essential to be identified. These technological advances are already being carried out in Portugal and France, so it will not take long for them to become effective in Spain.
El FNMT digital certificate It is being managed with increasing force and through this tutorial we will tell you how to obtain it easily. Next, we will tell you what steps to follow to download the app and request the document.
What is an FNMT digital certificate?
The FNMT digital certificate is an electronic document issued by the National Currency and Stamp Factory that is used to bind a citizen with a public key. In this way, the authorities can confirm the identity of the person and authorize them to carry out important procedures online.
To obtain it you do not have to pay a single euro and you can download it on your Samsung mobile device. By doing so, you can authenticate your online identity, make secure transactions, streamline administrative procedures, digital signatures, and exchange information with people and government agencies.
How to download an FNMT digital certificate on my Samsung mobile device?
Samsung mobile devices in version 6.1 come with a custom layer called “One UI” which contains a shortcut to installing a digital certificate. It is different from other mobile phones, but the request is also made through the FNMT digital certificate app completely free. Next, we will tell you the steps to follow to obtain it:
- Log in to your Samsung mobile device and download the app. FNMT Digital Certificate Available on the Google Play Store.
- Once installed on your computer, open it and you will see three options. You must mark the first one: «Request Digital Certificate«.
- Then you will see three options again, select: «DNIe reading«.
- Accept the terms and conditions and enter your email.
- Then request enter PIN which is found in the envelope you received on the day of renewal of your identity card.
Note: if you do not have it or it has expired, you must go to the National Police Station to recover it. Also, you can use this same application and request it through a video, but the cost will be 2,99 euros + VAT
- Once you have the PIN you must enter the DNIe CAN. You can locate this right next to the signature.
- Enter the PIN, then put the DNI on a flat surface and use the mobile phone to read the DNIe chip.
- Once framed press the button «Read DNIe«.
Note: in case the device does not read the ID This may be a problem with the NFC connection. Check that it is active in the device settings or check the shortcuts in the phone's notification bar.
How to install the digital certificate on a Samsung mobile device
With the previous steps you should already have your digital certificate installed and you can verify it with the ".p12" file format. Now you just have to install it on your computer to be able to use applications like «My Citizen Folder»Or«MyDGT«. These are the steps to follow:
- Enter the device settings and click on “Security and privacy”.
- Now, go to “More security settings” and install the “storage cert”.
- Select “App User Certificate and VPN”.
- Open file explorer and find the path where the certificate was downloaded.
- Selecting it will automatically install the digital certificate on the Samsung mobile.
With all these steps you can now have your FNMT digital certificate on your Samsung Android mobile device. With just your ID you can create and activate it in a few minutes. Do it and share this article with your friends and family so they know how to do it.