Mobile Web: Prod and Pre-Prod
This document aims to provide comprehensive guidance for performing the Fingerprint signing with the help of the Startek FM220U L1 device in the mobile web browser with NSDL as the Esigning Service Provider (ESP) in both the Production and Pre-Production environment.
To use the FM220U L1 device to perform the fingerprint signing it should have a valid subscription. You can verify the status of the subscription of the device by visiting: https://www.acpl.in.net/fm220_entry/DEV_SUB_EXTN.aspx. Enter the device serial number and it will provide the status of the subscription.
If any help is required please drop an email to [email protected] for further assistance.
Below are the prerequisites required to perform the Aadhaar-based fingerprint signing in the production environment with the help of the STARTEK FM220U L1 device.
1. APCL L1 RD Service App: Download from the Google Play Store.
2. STARTEK Biometric Device L1 (FM220U L1).
Once you have all the prerequisites, follow the steps below to set up the STARTEK FM220U L1 device to perform the signing.
To simplify the setup process for fingerprint signing, we have included a video tutorial in the documentation. This video offers a step-by-step guide on how to configure the fingerprint device to perform secure signings.
Step 1: Connect the FM220U L1 device with the mobile device. Allow all the permissions that are prompted on the screen.
Step 1.1: If no permission appears on the screen go to the mobile setting apps, search for the “OTG Connection” turn on the toggle, and allow all the permissions that are prompted on the screen.
Step 2: After accepting the permissions, open the APCL L1 RD Service app and allow all the permissions prompted on the screen.
Step 3: Once all the permissions are accepted. Click on the “SCANNER TEST” button to test the device before signing.
Step 4: Place your finger on the device it will detect your finger and will show a “Success” message on the screen.
Step 5: Click on the three dots located at the taskbar of the app. Click on the “About” from the list of available options.
Step 6: An About page will open along with the message “Enable Bluetooth adapter”. This will automatically download the certificate that needs to be installed to perform the signing.
Step 7: To ensure that the certificate is downloaded. Open the file manager app and go to downloads there you will find the certificate crt file with the name “APCL_LocalHost.crt”.
Step 8: To install the certificate open the mobile settings app and under “Password and Security” go to “Credential Storage”. Under credential storage Click on “Install certificate from storage” and click on the “CA Certificate”.
Step 9: The confirmation page will open. Click on “Install Anyways”. The Mobile device will ask for the device password enter your mobile device password.
Step 10: The interface will open to choose the certificate. Click on the downloads select the “APCL_LocalHost.crt” and click on “Done/Install”.
Step 11: The confirmation message will appear stating “CA Certificate Installed”.
Step 12: To ensure the certificate is installed successfully. Click on “View User Certificate”. There you will find the certificate installed.
Step 13: Navigate to the signing link sent to the signer’s email and mobile number (provided while initiating the contract).
Step 14: The pre-verification page will open, where the user needs to perform verification using a one-time OTP. Click on the “Get OTP” button.
Step 15: The user will receive the OTP on their email and mobile number provided during contract initiation.
Step 16: Enter the OTP received via email or mobile number and click on the “Verify” button.
Step 17: Upon successful verification, the user will land on the contract page. Click on the “I want to sign” button to proceed.
Step 18: The NSDL interface will open. Fill in the Aadhaar Number. The device is automatically detected. Select the device “RD service for L1 scanner provided by Access Computech (FM220U L1)”. Tick the consent box.
Step 19: Once all details are filled. Click on the capture button to perform the signing.
Step 20: An embedded message will be displayed. Click the “OK” button.
Step 21: The floating notification from APCL will appear on the top of the screen. Touch the hover notification to start scanning the finger.
Step 22: The floating Interface will appear. Place your finger firmly on the device.
Step 23: An embedded confirmation page will appear with a confirmation message stating “Finger Captured Successfully”.
Step 24: The user will be automatically redirected to the signed contract where they can see their signature affixed to it. Click on “Done” to complete the signing process.
Step 25: The user will see the Success page and can click on the “Great” button or be redirected to the success URL set by the contract initiator after 5 seconds.
Step 26: The user will receive a confirmation email with the header “Confirmation of signing the document,” containing the signed contract along with the text SMS.
Step 27: Once all signers have signed the contract, the user will receive another email and SMS with the header “Your document signing has been finalized successfully,” containing the final signed contract and the Audit Trail Certificate.
To use the FM220U L1 device to perform the fingerprint signing it should have a valid subscription. You can verify the status of the subscription of the device by visiting: https://www.acpl.in.net/fm220_entry/DEV_SUB_EXTN.aspx. Enter the device serial number and it will provide the status of the subscription.
If any help is required please drop an email to [email protected] for further assistance.
Below are the prerequisites required to perform the Aadhaar-based fingerprint signing in the pre-production environment with the help of the STARTEK FM220U L1 device.
1. APCL L1 RD Service App: Download from the Google Play Store.
2. STARTEK Biometric Device L1 (FM220U L1).
Once you have all the prerequisites, follow the steps below to set up the STARTEK FM220U L1 device to perform the signing.
To simplify the setup process for fingerprint signing, we have included a video tutorial in the documentation. This video offers a step-by-step guide on how to configure the fingerprint device to perform secure signings.
Step 1: Connect the FM220U L1 device with the mobile device. Allow all the permissions that are prompted on the screen.
Step 1.1: If no permission appears on the screen go to the mobile setting apps, search for the “OTG Connection” turn on the toggle, and allow all the permissions that are prompted on the screen.
Step 2: After accepting the permissions, open the APCL L1 RD Service app and allow all the permissions prompted on the screen.
Step 3: Once all the permissions are accepted. Click on the “SCANNER TEST” button to test the device before signing.
Step 4: Place your finger on the device it will detect your finger and will show a “Success” message on the screen.
Step 5: Click on the three dots located at the taskbar of the app. Click on the “About” from the list of available options.
Step 6: An About page will open along with the message “Enable Bluetooth adapter”. This will automatically download the certificate that needs to be installed to perform the signing.
Step 7: To ensure that the certificate is installed. Open the file manager app and go to downloads there you will find the certificate crt file with the name “APCL_LocalHost.crt”.
Step 8: To install the certificate open the mobile settings app and under “Password and Security” go to “Credential Storage”. Under credential storage Click on “Install certificate from storage” and click on the “CA Certificate”.
Step 9: The confirmation page will open. Click on “Install Anyways”. The Mobile device will ask for the device password enter your mobile device password.
Step 10: The interface will open to choose the certificate. Click on the downloads select the “APCL_LocalHost.crt” and click on “Done/Install”.
Step 11: The confirmation message will appear stating “CA Certificate Installed”.
Step 12: To ensure the certificate is installed successfully. Click on “View User Certificate”. There you will find the certificate installed.
Step 13: Navigate to the signing link sent to the signer’s email and mobile number (provided while initiating the contract).
Step 14: The pre-verification page will open, where the user needs to perform verification using a one-time OTP. Click on the “Get OTP” button.
Step 15: The user will receive the OTP on their email and mobile number provided during contract initiation.
Step 16: Enter the OTP received via email or mobile number and click on the “Verify” button.
Step 17: Upon successful verification, the user will land on the contract page. Click on the “I want to sign” button to proceed.
Step 18: The NSDL interface will open. Fill in the Aadhaar Number. The device is automatically detected. Select the device “RD service for L1 scanner provided by Access Computech (FM220U L1)”. Tick the consent box.
Step 19: Once all details are filled. Click on the capture button to perform the signing.
Step 20: An embedded message will be displayed. Click the “OK” button.
Step 21: The floating notification from APCL will appear on the top of the screen. Touch the hover notification to start scanning the finger.
Step 22: The floating Interface will appear. Place your finger firmly on the device.
Step 23: An embedded confirmation page will appear with a confirmation message stating “Finger Captured Successfully”.
Step 24: The user will be automatically redirected to the signed contract where they can see their signature affixed to it. Click on “Done” to complete the signing process.
Step 25: The user will see the Success page and can click on the “Great” button or be redirected to the success URL set by the contract initiator after 5 seconds.
Step 26: The user will receive a confirmation email with the header “Confirmation of signing the document,” containing the signed contract along with the text SMS.
Step 27: Once all signers have signed the contract, the user will receive another email and SMS with the header “Your document signing has been finalized successfully,” containing the final signed contract and the Audit Trail Certificate.
