{"id":30039,"date":"2024-12-16T10:30:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T09:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/?p=30039"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:04:50","slug":"digital-certificates-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/digital-certificates-types\/","title":{"rendered":"What types of digital certificates are there and which one to choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;30046&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180419566{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Table of Contents  <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#uno\">What is a digital certificate and what is it for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dos\">The most common digital certificates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tres\">Types of digital certificates: Examples and applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cuatro\">Different types of digital certificates according to their use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cinco\">Which type of digital certificate to choose according to your needs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#seis\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Security is a top priority in the digital world. <strong>Different types of digital certificates<\/strong> play a very important role in protecting data, authenticating identities and ensuring privacy. <\/p>\n<p>These certificates are essential tools for companies and individuals looking to keep their online communications and transactions secure.<\/p>\n<p>Next, we will go deeper into the scope of the digital certificate, with examples and details. Take note![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; el_id=&#8221;uno&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180426330{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732808221410{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What is a digital certificate and what is it for?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]A digital certificate is an <strong>electronic document issued by a Certification Authority (CA) that authenticates the identity of a person, entity or website.<\/strong> Its mission is to act as a digital passport that confirms that the person using the certificate is indeed who he\/she claims to be.<\/p>\n<p>However, in addition to authenticating identities, digital certificates are used to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Encrypt communications.<\/strong>  Protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitally sign documents.<\/strong>  They guarantee the integrity and authenticity of electronic documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Authenticate in systems and platforms.<\/strong>  They ensure that only authorized persons have access to sensitive resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2192  <em>Do you want to know the benefits of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/digitalization-processes-company\/\">digitalization of processes in companies<\/a><\/strong>We tell you how to implement it! <\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180431146{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;dos&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732808414307{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The most common digital certificates<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When we talk about the types of digital certificate, the first ones that are usually mentioned are those that refer to the identity, highlighting the natural person, the legal person and the unincorporated entity.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180435954{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tres&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732808446059{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Types of digital certificates: Examples and applications<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]According to their classification, we can find different examples of digital certificates, each one with its applications. In addition to those of identity, the Electronic Administration Portal of the Government of Spain, points out other types of certificates. Let&#8217;s see each one.  <\/p>\n<p>According to the<strong> type of identity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Natural person certificates<\/strong> identify individuals in the personal or professional sphere. An example would be the certificate issued by the F\u00e1brica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT) to carry out procedures with the Social Security or the digital signature of documents. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal entity certificates<\/strong> (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/digital-certificate-what-does-it-serve\/\">digital certificate for companies<\/a><\/strong>) represent legal companies or organizations and are used for e-invoicing, for example.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unincorporated entity certificates<\/strong> link identity verification data for entities such as homeowners&#8217; associations or unincorporated companies. For example, a certificate issued to a community of neighbors for tax purposes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30049 pd-t-10\" title=\"types-electronic-certificates\" src=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-electronicos.webp\" alt=\"Types of electronic certificates\" width=\"892\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-electronicos.webp 892w, https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-electronicos-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-electronicos-768x360.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on the <strong>scope of application<\/strong> we find different types of digital certificates offered by different certification service providers. Among others: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Server certificates.<\/strong>  They guarantee that a website is authentic and allow secure connections to be established. As an example, SSL\/TLS certificates are used by banks to encrypt online transactions. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic invoice certificates.<\/strong>  Facilitate the issuance and receipt of digital invoices in a secure and legally valid way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2192 Take a look at our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/transactional-communications\/e-invoice\/\">electronic invoicing platform.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Representative certificates.<\/strong>  They identify a person acting on behalf of a company or organization, such as the one issued by the FNMT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If we focus on the <strong>support,<\/strong> we would speak of two types of digital certificate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Software certificates.<\/strong>  Stored on electronic devices, such as computers or USB sticks. For example, the FNMT digital certificate stored in the browser. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware certificates.<\/strong>  They reside on physical media with greater security, such as a cryptographic card, like the electronic ID card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the most widely used is the <strong>Electronic Headquarters certificate,<\/strong> which identifies and authenticates a server as part of a public administration. For example, the certificate of an official website of a city council. <\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Find out how to choose the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/methods-authentication\/\">authentication methods<\/a><\/strong> that are most suitable for your company.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; el_id=&#8221;cuatro&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180469042{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732808928035{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Different types of digital certificates according to their use<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Beyond the official and general classification, when talking about the types of digital certificates that exist, we can specifically mention some according to their use.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721375070209{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732808954322{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"><strong>Certificates for digital signature<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]They are those that <strong>allow users to sign electronic documents<\/strong> in a legally binding way. They are mainly used in: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/signature-digit-contracts\/\">Digital signature of contracts.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Electronic invoicing.<\/li>\n<li>Tax returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, in Spain, certificates such as those of the FNMT or the DNIe are widely used for administrative procedures.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180455514{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809050266{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"><strong>Certificates for authentication and encryption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]These certificates are used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Secure web communication<\/strong> through SSL\/TLS certificates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Authenticate users on platforms<\/strong> ensuring that only authorized persons access critical systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Its application ranges from e-commerce sites to internal corporate applications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30052 pd-t-10\" title=\"digital-certificate-types-exist\" src=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-digitales-existen.webp\" alt=\"Types of digital certificates that exist\" width=\"892\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-digitales-existen.webp 892w, https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-digitales-existen-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tipos-certificados-digitales-existen-768x360.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180475714{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;cinco&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809116130{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Which type of digital certificate to choose according to your needs?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Choosing the right digital certificate <strong>will depend on your objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To authenticate your identity, choose a personal authentication certificate, such as the DNIe or that of a recognized CA. Discover our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/certified-digital-identification\/identity-authentication\/\">user authentication system.<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>If it is a website, a basic SSL\/TLS server certificate may be sufficient for blogs, while online businesses should opt for Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates and Organization Validation (OV) certificates.<\/li>\n<li>To sign documents, advanced electronic signature certificates guarantee legal validity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2192 Get to know our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/e-procurement\/electronic-signature\/\">electronic signature software for companies.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a company, in addition to knowing the types of electronic certificates suitable for your company, it is very important to guarantee the privacy and authenticity of the users you deal with.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/certified-digital-identification\/\">certified electronic identification systems<\/a><\/strong> <strong>MailComms Group&#8217;s<\/strong> certified electronic identification systems you can offer reliable services and minimize the risks of intrusion and fraud in your transactions.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Discover how <a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/reduce-risk-contract-management-burofax-online\/\">online bureaufax helps you reduce risks related to your company&#8217;s contracts<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1739180480834{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;seis&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809264393{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #47d7ac !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721375076172{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809296242{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"><strong>What factors should I consider when choosing a digital certificate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When choosing between the different types of digital certificate, <strong>the first thing to do is to be clear about the purpose<\/strong> (encryption, authentication, digital signature). Evaluate the level of security required, and the compatibility with your systems.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721375076172{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809332570{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"><strong>What is the difference between digital certificate and electronic certificate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Although both terms are often used interchangeably, technically the digital certificate is the document issued by the Certification Authority and the electronic certificate refers to its application in electronic procedures.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721375076172{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809359785{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"><strong>How do I know what type of digital certificate I have?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]You can verify it through a <strong>certificate management software on your device, by<\/strong> checking the certificate properties <strong>in your browser or in the application<\/strong> where it is used.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721375076172{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809404201{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"><strong>Can I have two digital certificates in the same device?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Yes, it is possible to<\/strong> have several types of digital certificates in the same device. For example, one for digital signature and another for web authentication. <\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Discover the main differences <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailcommsgroup.com\/en\/blog\/difference-electronic-digital-signature-digital-signature\/\">differences between digital signature and electronic signature.<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721375076172{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732809462953{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"><strong>What is the validity period of a digital certificate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Most certificates are <strong>valid for 1 to 3 years,<\/strong> depending on the issuer. 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