
Frequently asked questions about EKN Online
Here you will find answers to the most common questions about EKN Online – from how to create an account and apply for access to how to manage users and update information. Get help to progress quickly, whether you are a new or experienced user.
Apply for a new company account in EKN Online
How do I apply for a new company account?
To apply for a new company account in EKN Online, do the following:
- Log in to EKN Online
Go to www.ekn.se and log in using your electronic identification.
If you are a new user, you first need to create a user profile by completing the requested details. - Start the account application
As a new user: click the Add account button.
As an existing user: go to the Accounts tab and click Add account.
Then select Apply for a new company account. - Complete the application
Enter the requested details about the contact person and the company.
The person submitting the application automatically becomes the contact person for the account. The person also becomes an administrator once EKN has received the administrator Power of Attorney authorisation, which must be submitted. - Submit the application
When the application is submitted, the following documents are generated:
• Online Services Agreement
• Administrator Power of Attorney
• General terms and conditions for EKN Online - Sign and send documents
The Online Service Agreement and Administrator Power of Attorney authorisation must always be signed by an authorised signatory according to the company registration certificate. Please note that the CEO’s signature is not always sufficient — it is the authority of the authorised signatory according to the registration certificate that applies. EKN does not regard these documents as routine administrative measures and therefore requires formal signing by the authorised signatory.
For companies registered outside of Sweden a legal opinion should be submitted together with the signed Online Service Agreement and Administrator PoAs.
A Legal Opinion checklist can be found on the page EKN eID.
The documents must be sent in original to EKN.
Postal address:
EKN
Box 3064
SE-103 61 Stockholm
Sweden
Courier address:
Kungsgatan 36, floor 6
SE-111 35 Stockholm
Sweden
Swedish companies may sign digitally via EKN’s signing portal (BankID or Freja eID+). Contact MiddleOffice@ekn.se for assistance. - Processing
Once EKN has received the documents, the application will be processed. You will receive a confirmation by email when the account has been opened.
In urgent cases, scanned documents may be sent by email for temporary, limited access. Originals must then be sent within 14 days.

Apply for access to a company account in EKN Online
How do I get access to a company account in EKN Online?
Submit a connection request in EKN Online to gain access to the company account. The account administrator reviews and approves your request and assigns an access level. Please note that the administrator role can only be assigned by EKN via a specific Power of Attorney authorisation.
- Log in to EKN Online
Please note: If you are a new user, you must first create a user profile. - Go to the Accounts tab and select Add account
- Select Connect to an existing company account and enter the account number
- The administrator logs in and approves the access request
The account number can be obtained from an account administrator, who can see it in EKN Online under the Accounts tab.
Where can I find the account number for a company account?
The account number can be obtained from an account administrator, who can see it in EKN Online under the Accounts tab.
I cannot see the company account in EKN Online. How do I find the account?
If you cannot see the account, you do not have access and need to submit an access request. Ensure that you have the correct account number and that an administrator approves your request.

User management
How do I see who has access to an account?
Go to the Accounts tab and open the relevant company account.
Click Users in the left-hand menu. A list of all users and their access levels will be displayed.

User access levels in EKN Online
What access levels are available in EKN Online?
There are three access levels:
Administrator – Can sign transactions, manage users, and update account and company details.
User – Can sign transactions but cannot manage users. Cannot update account or company details.
Restricted user – Can create and prepare drafts only. but cannot sign transactions or update account or company details.
All users can view all information on the account, regardless of access level.

Administrator for company account in EKN Online
How do I remove a user from the account?
An account administrator can remove access for users who should no longer have access to the company account in EKN Online.
Users can also remove themselves.
- Go to the Accounts tab
- Open the account and select Users
- Click the arrow button in the Show column next to the relevant user and choose to Revoke access to the account
How do I change a user to an administrator?
An administrator Power of Attorney authorisation must be issued, printed, and signed by an authorised signatory. The original must be sent to EKN for processing.
- Go to the Accounts tab and open the relevant company account
- Click Users in the left-hand menu and open the relevant user
- Select the role Administrator and download the administrator Power of Attorney. Get it signed by the company’s authorised signatories and send it to EKN.
How do I add a user to the company account?
The user submits a connection request themselves. The administrator then approves the request under Connections for approval and assigns an access level.
Go to the Accounts tab and select Connections for approval in the left-hand menu.
Where can I find a user’s connection request?
Go to the Accounts tab and select Connections for approval in the left-hand menu.
What can a restricted user do?
A restricted user can create and prepare drafts but cannot sign transactions.
Cannot update company details or administer new users to the account.
Who should sign the Online Service Agreement and administrator authorisations?
The Online Service Agreement and administrator Power of Attorney authorisation must always be signed by an authorised signatory according to the company registration certificate. Please note that the CEO’s signature is not always sufficient — it is the authority of the authorised signatory according to the registration certificate that applies. EKN does not regard these documents as routine administrative measures and therefore requires formal signing by the authorised signatory.
Which address should I use to send documents to EKN?
Postal address:
EKN
Box 3064
SE-103 61 Stockholm
Sweden
Courier address:
Kungsgatan 36, floor 6
SE-111 35 Stockholm
Sweden
How do I change from requiring joint signatures to single signature?
A new administrator’s PoA is required. Contact EKN via MiddleOffice@ekn.se for further assistance.

Remove a user from a company account in EKN Online
How do I remove a user from a company account in EKN Online?
A user can be removed by an administrator or by the user themselves.
Do the following:
- Log in to EKN Online
- Go to the Accounts tab
- Open the relevant account
- Select Users
- Click the arrow button in the column Show next to the user and revoke access to the account

Increase a user’s access level in EKN Online
How do I increase a user’s access level in EKN Online?
Access is increased by an administrator by issuing a new Power of Attorney authorisation:
- For the role User: signing is done digitally in EKN Online
- For the role Administrator: requires a paper Power of Attorney authorisation, signed by your company's authorised signatories and sent by post to EKN.
How do I add an administrator to the account?
An administrator Power of Attorney authorisation must be issued, signed by an authorised signatory, and sent in original to EKN for approval.
- Go to the Accounts tab
- Open the relevant account
- Select Users in the left-hand menu
- Click the arrow button in the column Show next to the user
- Select the role Administrator and download the administrator Power of Attorney authorisation

Personal settings
How do I change language in EKN Online?
Go to My Contact Details via your name at the top right of the page and select language (Swedish or English).
How do I change contact details in EKN Online?
Under My Contact Details via your name at the top right, click Edit Information, update the information, and save.
How do I enable notifications?
In My Contact Details, you can enable email notifications for events related to your accounts.

Invoice settings for company account
How do I change the invoice address?
An administrator can change invoice details.
Go to Accounts, open the account, and select Edit Company Information. Update the invoice information and submit the change.
How do I switch from paper invoice to Peppol?
Select Electronic invoice under Invoice type. Then send an email to ekonomi@ekn.se for further processing.

Change company details
How do I change ownership structure on the account?
- Go to the Accounts tab and open Company accounts
- Click Edit Company Information
- Select the step Ownership structure and add or update owners
The change is reviewed and confirmed by EKN before it takes effect.

Close company account in EKN Online
How do I close an EKN Online account?
Send an email to MiddleOffice@ekn.se and include:
- Account number
- Reason for closure

New mobile phone
I have changed my mobile phone and no longer have the Smart ID app. What should I do?
Install the Nexus Smart ID app on your new phone and contact MiddleOffice@ekn.se to receive a new activation link.

Activation link for EKN eID
My activation link for EKN eID has expired. What should I do?
Contact MiddleOffice@ekn.se to receive a new activation link.

Documents and links
General Terms and Conditions EKN Online 2024
Valid until 30 October 2026. The file is in PDF format.
Open General Terms and Conditions EKN Online 2024
General Terms and Conditions EKN Online 2026
Valid from 31 October 2026. The file is in PDF format.
Open General Terms and Conditions EKN Online 2026
Available eID methods
To log in to EKN Online and use EKN’s services, you require electronic identification, which allows you to securely identify yourself online.
Available eID methods
About EKN Online
A company or bank who wishes to use EKN Online needs to apply for a company account.
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