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PDF Signing Guide

How to digitally sign a PDF on Mac

Signing with a Class 3 DSC on macOS works similarly to Windows, but token driver installation is a common sticking point, here's the full process.

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Setting up your DSC token on macOS

Before you can sign anything, macOS needs the correct token drivers installed, this is the step most people get stuck on.

1

Download Mac-compatible token drivers

Your token manufacturer (Wd Proxkey, InnaIT, HypSecu) publishes separate driver packages for macOS, don't use the Windows installer.

2

Install the driver package

Run the .pkg or .dmg installer, and grant any security permissions macOS asks for (System Settings > Privacy & Security may need you to explicitly allow the driver).

3

Restart your Mac

A restart after driver installation avoids most detection issues.

4

Plug in your token and confirm detection

Insert your USB token (using a USB-C adapter if needed on newer Macs) and check it's detected in the token management utility.

Signing the PDF

Once your token is detected, signing works much like on Windows.

1

Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader for Mac

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC for macOS if you don't already have it.

2

Go to Tools > Certificates > Digitally Sign

Same menu path as Windows, click Tools, select Certificates, then Digitally Sign, and draw your signature box.

3

Select your certificate and enter your PIN

Choose your DSC from the detected token, enter your token PIN, and click Sign.

4

Save the signed file

Adobe will prompt you to save the signed PDF as a new file.

Screenshot placeholder, macOS token driver installation dialog

Struggling with Mac driver setup?

Mac token detection issues are one of the most common support requests we get, happy to walk you through it remotely.

Remote setup support for macOS token drivers
Works with all major token brands
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Wd Proxkey, InnaIT, and HypSecu all publish macOS driver packages, though installation is a separate process from Windows.

If your Mac only has USB-C ports and your token is standard USB-A, yes, a simple USB-C to USB-A adapter resolves this.

macOS Preview supports basic signature images, but not certificate-based DSC signing, for a legally valid signature, use Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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