USB Token for Digital Signature
To provide you the facilities of durability and portability with security, we also offer USB tokens along with digital signatures . A USB token is a password-protected physical device in which the digital signature can be stored. The token has a special built-in software to recognise and open digital signatures. The terms "USB token", "e-token", "dongle" and "digital signature token" are used interchangeably.
Note that it is not compulsory to buy a USB token, but it is desirable that you get one, because of the advantages it offers (pls see below).
Advantages of using a USB Token for Digital Signature
A digital signature resides in the browser (e.g. Internet Explorer)of your system. Keeping it on your system means that it can be misused if your system is accessed by an unauthorized person. Also, the digital signature is lost if your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) is changed or if your system is formatted. Compared to this, a digital signature is very secure when it resides on the USB token since it is a password-protected device. The token also offers the convenience of portability since it can be plugged to the USB port of any system to use the digital signature.
Difference between a USB Token and a Normal Pen Drive. It is important to note that the digital signature USB Token is different from the normal pen drive (flash drive). The following table would tell you more on such differences.
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Normal Pen Drive
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FAQs on USB Token
Q: Is a USB token necessary to be purchased with a digital signature?
A: No, A USB token is not necessary to obtain a digital signature but is desirable because of the advantages it offers.(pls see above for benefits of using a USB token.)
Q: What is the validity of your USB token?
A: There is no fixed validity for a USB token. It is a hardware device and you can use it as long as it is working properly.
Q: Can I buy only the digital signature now and the USB token later?
A: Yes, you can certainly order the USB token later at the rate prevailing at the time when you order the token.
Q: What are the renewal charges for your USB token?
A: There is no concept of renewal of USB token. As mentioned above, it is a hardware device and you can use it as long as it is working properly. If the device gets corrupted, you can order a new USB token at the rate prevailing at the time when you order the new token. .
Q: How and when will I get my USB token?
A: Once your payment is realised, your USB token will be dispatched via courier and you will be emailed the consignment number for online tracking. You would usually receive it within 2-3 working days.
A: No, A USB token is not necessary to obtain a digital signature but is desirable because of the advantages it offers.(pls see above for benefits of using a USB token.)
Q: What is the validity of your USB token?
A: There is no fixed validity for a USB token. It is a hardware device and you can use it as long as it is working properly.
Q: Can I buy only the digital signature now and the USB token later?
A: Yes, you can certainly order the USB token later at the rate prevailing at the time when you order the token.
Q: What are the renewal charges for your USB token?
A: There is no concept of renewal of USB token. As mentioned above, it is a hardware device and you can use it as long as it is working properly. If the device gets corrupted, you can order a new USB token at the rate prevailing at the time when you order the new token. .
Q: How and when will I get my USB token?
A: Once your payment is realised, your USB token will be dispatched via courier and you will be emailed the consignment number for online tracking. You would usually receive it within 2-3 working days.