What you have received
An .asice file is the digital equivalent of a signed paper. A bank, employer, landlord, notary or public authority has put a document in an electronic envelope and sealed it with a digital signature. In the European Union such a signature can carry the same legal weight as a handwritten one.
Is it safe to open?
Yes, with a viewer. A container holds documents, not programs. Viewing it in a browser displays the documents without executing anything. Apply the usual care: if you did not expect the message, confirm with the sender through another channel.
Open it, step by step
- Download the attachment. Remember which folder it went to, usually Downloads.
- Open asiceviewer.com in your normal browser.
- Drag the file onto the page, or click the box and choose it.
- Read the document that appears on the right.
- Look at the left side: the names under Signatures are the people who signed.
Understand what you see
| On screen | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A name with a date and time | That person signed at that moment |
| "Integrity OK" | The document has not been changed since signing |
| Two signature cards | Two people have signed |
| No signature cards | The container has not been signed yet |
What does the sender want from you?
- "Here is your signed copy." Nothing more to do. Keep the
.asicefile; it is your proof. - "Please sign and return." You need DigiDoc4 and an ID-card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Open the file there, add your signature and send the file back.
- "Please confirm receipt." Reply normally. Opening the file does not sign anything.
Keep the original
Save the .asice file itself in a safe place. A PDF copied out of it is convenient for reading, but only the container proves who signed. If you read on a phone, the Android app can store and reopen it offline. For the background, see what is an ASiC-E file.
Frequently asked questions
Did I sign something by opening the file?
No. Opening or viewing a container never creates a signature. Signing requires a deliberate action with your PIN.
I am not in Estonia. Can I still open the file?
Yes. A browser-based viewer works anywhere, and the format is a European standard.