DSC knowledge centre

Guides for applicants and organisations

Original, practical articles designed to answer real pre-application questions.

Guide · 6 min read

Class 3 DSC: a practical buyer’s guide

Understand applicant types, signing versus encryption, validity, token choice and the checks to complete before you buy.

Guide · 6 min read

A portal-first checklist for bidders using government and private procurement systems.

Guide · 6 min read

Prepare the IEC, organisation and authorised signatory details commonly needed for a DGFT application.

Guide · 6 min read

Why planning ahead prevents filing delays and how to check token reuse and portal registration.

Guide · 6 min read

A concise guide for directors, designated partners and practising professionals.

Guide · 6 min read

Practical controls for PINs, USB tokens, authorised use, revocation and incident response.

Guide · 6 min read

Learn what each certificate function does and when a combo certificate may be appropriate.

Guide · 6 min read

Plan identity, address and organisation evidence before beginning the applicable verification process.

Guide · 6 min read

Avoid common mismatch issues when registering and using a certificate on tax portals.

Guide · 6 min read

How local pre-check support and nationwide digital processing can work together for faster applications.