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Frequently Asked Questions on e-Cert for Smart ID Card

PIN Envelope

  1. What is the usage of the PIN Envelope? Why are there 2 PINs of different length?
  2. What should I do if I lost the PIN Envelope?
  3. Should I revoke the e-Cert if either one PIN is disclosed to other persons?

1. What is the usage of the PIN Envelope? Why are there 2 PINs of different length?

The PIN Envelope contains 2 e-Cert PINs each with different number of digits.

The 8-digit PIN allows you to access the e-Cert on your smart ID card while the 16-digit PIN enables you to access the e-Cert stored either on the backup e-Cert floppy disk or e-Cert File Card.

2. What should I do if I lost the PIN Envelope?

Please contact Hongkong Post by calling e-Cert Service Hotline at 2921 6633 or by e-mail to enquiry@hongkongpost.gov.hk for follow up.

3. Should I revoke the e-Cert if either one PIN is disclosed to other persons?

Without revoking your e-Cert, you should change the e-Cert PIN on your smart ID card or your backup e-Cert floppy disk / e-Cert File Card (if any) immediately. If you lost your smart ID card and/or backup e-Cert floppy disk / e-Cert File Card (if any) together with your e-Cert PIN, you should request Hongkong Post to revoke your e-Cert immediately in order to protect your own interest.

 
 
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