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How to Install the SafeNet Drivers and Client Software (Windows)

Solution ID : SO270521212201

Last Modified : 11/02/2024

The SafeNet Authentication Client is a tool which allows you to access a SafeNet USB hardware token and Code Signing or Document Signing certificate.

The client includes the drivers for the SafeNet USB token as well as a client which is used to install and manage certificates. When you sign a file, the client will prompt you for a password, ensuring that only authorised members of your team can access the certificate stored on the token.

Before you begin:

Download a copy of the SafeNet Authentication client here.

Note: This link includes the Windows, MacOS and Linux versions of the client.

Installing the SafeNet Authentication client:

Run the SafeNet Authentication Client installer.
In the SafeNet Authentication Client Setup Wizard, complete the following steps to install the drivers:
1. On the Welcome to the SafeNet Authentication Client Installation Wizard page, click Next to begin the software installation process.
2. On the Interface Language page, in the drop-down list, pick a language for the interface and then click Next.
3. On the License Agreement page, read through the license agreement, select I accept the license agreement and then click Next.
4. On the Destination Folder page, choose where you want to install the SafeNet Authentication Client and then click Next.
5. On the Setup Type page, select Typical for the installation type and then click Next.
6. On The wizard is ready to begin installation page, click Install.
7. It may take a few minutes to install the software.
8. On the SafeNet Authentication Client has been successfully installed page, click Finish to exit SafeNet Authentication Client Setup.
9. You have successfully installed the SafeNet Client Software.