How to Change the Login Identity for Acrobat Comments and Signatures
Question details
The user needs to update or change the identity and author name linked to PDF comments, reviews, and digital signatures.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- macOS High Sierra
- Scenario
- Managing online account identities and author names for PDF annotations and secure document signing.
- Observed behavior
- Current comments and signatures display an incorrect or outdated identity, requiring an update to the application's account and certificate settings.
Ensure you have the login credentials for the correct Adobe account you wish to use, and keep in mind that comment author names are managed separately from digital signature identities.
Update Adobe Account Identity and Certificate Settings
Sign out of your current account and configure the correct identity settings for both account services and digital certificates to ensure signatures display the proper name.
Digital signatures rely on secure certificates that are distinct from your standard application login. To fully update your identity, you must sign into the correct Adobe account and update your digital ID settings.
Open Adobe Acrobat, click on your profile icon or name at the top right of the application window, and select 'Sign Out'.
Restart Acrobat and sign back in using the correct Adobe ID credentials associated with the identity you want to use for online reviews.
Navigate to the top menu bar, click on 'Acrobat' (or 'Edit' on Windows), select 'Preferences', and choose 'Signatures' from the left sidebar.
Under 'Identities & Trusted Certificates', click the 'More' button. Select 'Digital IDs', find your current certificate, and either edit its properties or add a new digital ID with the correct identity information.
Change the Default Author Name for Comments
Modify the author name that appears on your standard PDF comments and annotations without altering your overall account login or digital signature.
Easily Manage PDF Comments and Signatures with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a streamlined, intuitive PDF editor where you can seamlessly annotate, comment, and sign documents. You can customize your author name and manage digital signatures effortlessly without navigating through complex identity settings.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document using the built-in PDF reader.
- 2. Add comments: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab to add text boxes, highlights, or sticky notes to your document.
- 3. Change author properties: Right-click any annotation, select 'Properties', and instantly update the author name to reflect your preferred identity.
- 4. Sign the document: Go to the 'Protect' or 'Fill & Sign' tab, click 'Sign', and easily create or import your digital signature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my comment name also update my digital signature identity?
No, comment author names and digital signature identities are managed entirely separately. You must update your digital certificate or Digital ID settings in preferences to change the name associated with your signatures.
Why is my login name always used for PDF comments?
Acrobat has a default setting enabled called 'Always use Log-in Name for Author name.' By unchecking this box in your Commenting Preferences, you can manually input and set a custom author name for your annotations.
Will changing my digital identity affect PDFs I have already signed?
No. Documents that have already been digitally signed will retain the identity, certificate information, and timestamp that were valid at the exact moment the signature was originally applied.
