Digital signatures and certificates - Microsoft Support
Certificates are issued by a certification authority, and like a driver’s license, can be revoked. A certificate is usually valid for a year, after which, the signer must renew, or get a new, signing certificate to establish identity.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016
Obtain a digital certificate and create a digital signature
If you do not want to purchase a digital certificate from a third-party certificate authority (CA), or if you want to digitally sign your document immediately, you can create your own digital certificate.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Office 2016
Send a digitally signed or encrypted message for Mac
You'll only see those certificates that you've added to the keychain for your Mac OSX user account and those certificates that are valid for digital signing or encryption.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Microsoft365.com, Microsoft Office
Manage your Microsoft 365 subscription purchased through a third party
If you purchased a Microsoft 365 subscription from a third-party retailer, such as Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, or Google Play, please contact them directly to manage your subscription and billing.
My company uses Microsoft Intune for delivering my certificates. How do ...
Microsoft Intune delivers certificates automatically to Outlook for iOS. To obtain or renew your certificates, please follow the instructions in the notification or email you received from Company Portal.
Applies To:
Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS
Install and set up the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on an iPhone or iPad
Just sign in with a free Microsoft account or a Microsoft 365 work or school account. With a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription, you'll also have access to premium features.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, OneNote for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Excel for the web, OneNote for the web, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, OneNote 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2024 for Mac, Word 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2024 for Mac, PowerPoint 2024 for Mac, OneNote 2024 for Mac, Office 2024 for Mac, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, OneNote 2021 for Mac, Office 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2016, Office 2016, PowerPoint for Mac, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iOS, Microsoft Office, Outlook Web App, Skype for Business for iPad
How do I install Certificates on my Device? - Microsoft Support
Certificates can be obtained by exporting a password-protected .pfx file from Microsoft Outlook and emailing these to yourself. Tap on the .pfx attachment to begin the certificate installation. You can contact your IT help desk for assistance.
Applies To:
Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS
View digital signature and certificate details - Microsoft Support
The Signature Details dialog box displays certificate information such as the signer’s name in the Signing as box, and who issued the certificate. Open the file that contains the certificate you want to view.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, PowerPoint 2016, InfoPath 2013
How are certificates going to be moved to the device?
Certificates are moved to the device via email. You will need to export a password-protected .pfx file, and email it to yourself. Then tap on that .pfx file to install it onto the device/Outlook mobile. The following image shows how manual certificate delivery works in iOS.
Applies To:
Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS
Video: Get the most out of Microsoft 365 on iPhones and iPads
With Microsoft 365 on your iPhone and iPad, you can take your files on the go and be productive at work, on the road, or at home. Go to the App Store and download the Office mobile apps you want. The first time you open an app, sign in with the account you use to sign into Microsoft 365.
Applies To:
Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business