{"id":7351,"date":"2025-02-11T10:43:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=7351"},"modified":"2025-02-18T11:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:20:03","slug":"ced-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/certified-electronic-diploma\/ced-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Electronic Diploma &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a-group bates-qanda-group _with-toc with-search\" id=\"qa-628994\" data-uid=\"628994\"><div class=\"bates-qanda-tools\"><div class=\"bates-qanda-search\"><label for=\"qanda-search\" class=\"qa-label\">Search<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"qanda-search\" name=\"qanda-search\"\/><\/div><div class=\"_toc\"><div class=\"bates-qanda-category-wrap\"><ul><li data-searchindex=\"Can I print my CeDiploma?\"><a href=\"#qa-can-i-print-my-cediploma\">Can I print my CeDiploma?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"Can I download the CeDiploma and send it by email to others?\"><a href=\"#qa-can-i-download-the-cediploma-and-send-it-by-email-to-others\">Can I download the CeDiploma and send it by email to others?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How soon after I graduate can I download my CeDiploma?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-soon-after-i-graduate-can-i-download-my-cediploma\">How soon after I graduate can I download my CeDiploma?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How can I confirm the CeDiploma is valid?\"><a href=\"#qa-how-can-i-confirm-the-cediploma-is-valid\">How can I confirm the CeDiploma is valid?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"How do I add the CeDiploma to LinkedIn\"><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-add-the-cediploma-to-linkedin\">How do I add the CeDiploma to LinkedIn<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"Why does the certificate used to digitally sign the documents say CeCredential Trust?\"><a href=\"#qa-why-does-the-certificate-used-to-digitally-sign-the-documents-say-cecredential-trust\">Why does the certificate used to digitally sign the documents say CeCredential Trust?<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"I am using a web browser to open the PDF, but it will not open properly\"><a href=\"#qa-i-am-using-a-web-browser-to-open-the-pdf-but-it-will-not-open-properly\">I am using a web browser to open the PDF, but it will not open properly<\/a><\/li><li data-searchindex=\"The digital signature in Adobe Reader is yellow and says The validity...is unknown\"><a href=\"#qa-the-digital-signature-in-adobe-reader-is-yellow-and-says-the-validity-is-unknown\">The digital signature in Adobe Reader is yellow and says &#8220;The validity&#8230;is unknown&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bates-qanda-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-can-i-print-my-cediploma\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">Can I print my CeDiploma?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-can-i-print-my-cediploma\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>The CeCredential has printing disabled as a security feature. A Certified Electronic Diploma or CeDiploma is for electronic use only. A CeDiploma can be viewed and shared electronically. Your CeCredential is official as long as it is in its original form.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-can-i-download-the-cediploma-and-send-it-by-email-to-others\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">Can I download the CeDiploma and send it by email to others?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-can-i-download-the-cediploma-and-send-it-by-email-to-others\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>Yes, you can download your CeDiploma, and email it to anyone.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-soon-after-i-graduate-can-i-download-my-cediploma\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How soon after I graduate can I download my CeDiploma?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-soon-after-i-graduate-can-i-download-my-cediploma\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>The CeDiploma will be available approximately 4 to 6 weeks after your degree has been posted to your record. You will receive an email when your CeDiploma is available for download.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-can-i-confirm-the-cediploma-is-valid\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How can I confirm the CeDiploma is valid?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-can-i-confirm-the-cediploma-is-valid\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>There are two ways to validate a certified electronic credential:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Validate on Bates&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/certified-electronic-diploma\/ced-validation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7353\">ced validation page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When viewed with Adobe Reader or Acrobat 9.0 or higher*, the digital signature will be visible at the top of the window. This indicates that the document has not been modified since first created and is therefore authentic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e908631eacd5d133b0e9280c15552f0e\">* <em>Please note: Other PDF\/digital readers and some mobile devices may not be able to read the Digital Signature.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-how-do-i-add-the-cediploma-to-linkedin\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">How do I add the CeDiploma to LinkedIn<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-how-do-i-add-the-cediploma-to-linkedin\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.linkedin.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Me<\/strong> to <strong>View profile<\/strong>, then click on the <strong>Add profile section<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Add<\/strong> for <strong>Licenses &amp; Certifications<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name<\/strong>: type the degree\/credential (Ex:&nbsp;Bachelor&nbsp;of&nbsp;Science).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issuing Organization<\/strong>: type the institution\u2019s name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check<\/strong>: \u201cThis credential does not expire,\u201d and then fill out the <strong>Issue Date<\/strong> month and year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credential ID<\/strong>: type \u201cCeDiD: (12 characters) and Name:&nbsp;(first&nbsp;2&nbsp;letters).\u201d<strong>*<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credential URL<\/strong>: type the validation URL (on&nbsp;page&nbsp;2&nbsp;of&nbsp;your&nbsp;CeCredential).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-why-does-the-certificate-used-to-digitally-sign-the-documents-say-cecredential-trust\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">Why does the certificate used to digitally sign the documents say CeCredential Trust?<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-why-does-the-certificate-used-to-digitally-sign-the-documents-say-cecredential-trust\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>CeCredential Trust is the branded name of the digital signature that Bates&#8217; vendor uses to digitally sign the CeCredential.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-i-am-using-a-web-browser-to-open-the-pdf-but-it-will-not-open-properly\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">I am using a web browser to open the PDF, but it will not open properly<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-i-am-using-a-web-browser-to-open-the-pdf-but-it-will-not-open-properly\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>The CeDiploma is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-q-and-a bates-qanda\" id=\"qa-the-digital-signature-in-adobe-reader-is-yellow-and-says-the-validity-is-unknown\"><h4 class=\"the-question\">The digital signature in Adobe Reader is yellow and says &#8220;The validity&#8230;is unknown&#8221;<\/h4><a href=\"#qa-the-digital-signature-in-adobe-reader-is-yellow-and-says-the-validity-is-unknown\" class=\"_directlink\" title=\"Link to this\"><svg height=\"24px\" width=\"24px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 23.313 23.313\"><path d=\"M14.741,6.283C14.659,6.188,14.576,6.091,14.485,6l-4.242-4.243c-2.344-2.343-6.143-2.343-8.485,0s-2.343,6.143,0,8.485   L6,14.485c0.091,0.091,0.188,0.172,0.283,0.255c-0.323-1.323-0.257-2.721,0.201-4.013L3.878,8.121c-1.169-1.17-1.169-3.073,0-4.243   c1.17-1.169,3.073-1.169,4.243,0l4.242,4.243c0.546,0.545,0.825,1.25,0.863,1.966c0.017,0.333-0.025,0.665-0.117,0.988   c-0.136,0.471-0.375,0.918-0.746,1.288c-0.37,0.371-0.816,0.61-1.289,0.746c0.012,0.499,0.202,0.996,0.582,1.375l1.168,1.168   c0.6-0.286,1.164-0.671,1.66-1.168c0.497-0.497,0.882-1.061,1.168-1.661c0.16-0.335,0.287-0.68,0.381-1.033   c0.365-1.367,0.237-2.834-0.381-4.131C15.418,7.171,15.116,6.708,14.741,6.283z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.192,19.435l-4.242-4.243c-0.545-0.545-0.825-1.25-0.862-1.966c-0.018-0.333,0.024-0.665,0.116-0.988   c0.137-0.471,0.375-0.918,0.746-1.289c0.37-0.37,0.817-0.61,1.289-0.746c-0.011-0.5-0.202-0.996-0.582-1.376L10.489,7.66   c-0.6,0.286-1.164,0.671-1.66,1.168C8.332,9.325,7.947,9.889,7.66,10.489c-0.16,0.335-0.287,0.679-0.381,1.033   c-0.365,1.368-0.237,2.835,0.381,4.131c0.234,0.49,0.537,0.953,0.912,1.378c0.084,0.095,0.164,0.192,0.256,0.283l4.242,4.242   c2.344,2.343,6.143,2.343,8.485,0c2.343-2.343,2.343-6.142,0-8.485l-4.243-4.242c-0.09-0.091-0.188-0.172-0.281-0.256   c0.322,1.324,0.255,2.722-0.203,4.014l2.606,2.606c1.17,1.17,1.17,3.073,0,4.243C18.265,20.605,16.362,20.605,15.192,19.435z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"the-answer\">\n<p>The Adobe trusted certificates may be out of date. In order to ensure that your digital signature can be properly read, you must make update your AATL trusted certificates in the Trust Manager of Adobe Reader or Acrobat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this in Adobe Acrobat DC, go to Edit =&gt; Preferences =&gt; Trust Manager. Then, in the section for Automatic Adobe Approved Trust List (AATL) updates, click the Update Now button.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"_backtotoplink\"><a href=\"#qa-top\">Back to List<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Not seeing an answer? Find more answers on the <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.cecredentialtrust.com\/cecredential\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CeCredential Trust FAQ webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not seeing an answer? 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