{"id":2143,"date":"2023-06-21T11:37:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T11:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/?p=2143"},"modified":"2024-09-17T07:00:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T07:00:45","slug":"guide-to-install-safenet-client-software-initiate-and-reset-etoken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/guide-to-install-safenet-client-software-initiate-and-reset-etoken","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Install SafeNet Client Software, Initiate and Reset eToken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tutorial will help you in setting up the software and initialize your eToken for secure access. Learn how to safeguard your digital environment and use the SafeNet Client Software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start Installing SafeNet Client Software, Initialize a SafeNet eToken 5110CC, and reset a SafeNet 5110FIPS USB Token Device password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Install the SafeNet Client Software:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b373\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 1:<\/mark> <\/strong>Step 1: You need to download and install the DigiCert Hardware Certificate Installer. [Link to download the installer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/StaticFiles\/DigiCertHardwareCertificateInstaller.zip\">https:\/\/www.digicert.com\/StaticFiles\/DigiCertHardwareCertificateInstaller.zip<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b373\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <\/mark>Before running the SafeNet Authentication Client, ensure your <strong>token is unplugged from the USB<\/strong> port on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b373\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 3:<\/mark> <\/strong>Run the <strong>SafeNet Authentication Client program<\/strong> that you have downloaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b373\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 4:<\/mark> <\/strong>You will soon encounter the <strong>Welcome page in the SafeNet Authentication Client Setup<\/strong>. Click on &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; to begin the software installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet.png\" alt=\"Welcome to SafeNet Authentication Client\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b373\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 5: <\/mark><\/strong>Pick the <strong>language<\/strong> you prefer from the drop-down list on the Interface Language page, and then click &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- wp:image--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-2145\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_interface.png\" alt=\"SafeNet Language Setup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_interface.png 500w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_interface-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b373\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 6: <\/mark><\/strong>Accept the <strong>License Agreement<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_accept.png\" alt=\"SafeNet Client License Terms\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 7<\/strong>:<\/span> Select the <strong>Folder to Install SafeNet Authentication Client<\/strong> and Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-2147\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_authentication.png\" alt=\"Install SafeNet Client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_authentication.png 500w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_authentication-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 8:<\/strong><\/span> On the Setup Type page, select &#8220;<strong>Typical<\/strong>&#8221; as the installation type, then click &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-2148\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_typical.png\" alt=\"Typical Standard Installation SafeNET\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_typical.png 500w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_typical-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 9: <\/strong><\/span>On the &#8220;<strong>The wizard is ready to begin installation<\/strong>&#8221; page, click &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to start the installation process.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-2149\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_wizard.png\" alt=\"Click on Install SafeNet Client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_wizard.png 500w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_wizard-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 10:<\/strong><\/span> Wait a few minutes while the software is installed on your system.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 11:<\/strong><\/span> Once the installation is complete, you will see the &#8220;<strong>SafeNet Authentication Client has been successfully installed<\/strong>&#8221; page. Click &#8220;<strong>Finish<\/strong>&#8221; to exit the SafeNet Authentication Client Setup.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-2150\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_succesfully.png\" alt=\"Installing SafeNet Authentication Client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_succesfully.png 500w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_succesfully-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #00b373;\">That\u2019s it! You have successfully installed the SafeNet Client Software on your computer.<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-2151\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_client.png\" alt=\"Installation Complete\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_client.png 500w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_client-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>After Installation of SafeNet Client, Follow the below steps as per the option:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h3>Option 1: Install certificate<\/h3>\n<p>This option means your eToken is blank, and you need to follow installation process on your eToken.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h3>Option 2: Initialize token (Skip Installation Step and Move to Token Initialization Step)<\/h3>\n<p>You need to choose this option, if you have CA provided token. The Code Signing Certificate comes preinstalled on your eToken. You just need to unlock\/initiate the eToken to access your code signing certificate.<\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Steps to Setup\/Install DigiCert-CA Provided eToken:<\/h2>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>You need to download and install the DigiCert Hardware Certificate Installer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>You must install the\u00a0SafeNet Authentication Client\u00a0on any system you plug the eToken in to sign code.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Copy the initialization code specific to your order provided via email and paste to\u00a0<strong>Initialization Code<\/strong>\u00a0page. Click \u201cNext\u201d to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2058} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"444\" class=\"wp-image-2058\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/digicert-hardware-token-intialization-code.png\" alt=\"DigiCert Hardware Certificate Installer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/digicert-hardware-token-intialization-code.png 585w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/digicert-hardware-token-intialization-code-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00b373;\">Step 3:<\/span> <\/strong>Plug your eToken into the appropriate port of your system.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00b373;\">Step 4:<\/span> <\/strong>On the Token Detection page, check the option \u201c<strong>Re-initialize my token<\/strong>, permanently delete any existing certificates,\u201d and click \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2059} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"379\" class=\"wp-image-2059\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-detection-digicert.png\" alt=\"DigiCert Token Detection Page\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-detection-digicert.png 484w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-detection-digicert-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUICK NOTE<\/strong>: If you must keep your current certificate intact on the eToken when installing an alternate chain or essential type, leave the \u201cRe-initialize\u201d option unchecked.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Information<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Select the appropriate essential type based on your requirements on the Key Information page.<!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/li>\n<li>For RSA, choose \u201cRSA\u201d as the Key Type and \u201c4096\u201d as the Key Size\/Curve Name.<!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/li>\n<li>For ECC Key Types, select \u201cECC\u201d as the Key Type and either \u201cp-256\u201d or \u201cp-384\u201d as the Key Size\/Curve Name.<!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cNext\u201d to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00b373;\">Step 5:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Provide a name for your eToken in the \u201c<strong>Token Name<\/strong>\u201d field on the\u00a0<strong>Token Setup page<\/strong>. Create a secure Token Password (or token PIN) to access the eToken certificates.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2060} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"465\" class=\"wp-image-2060\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/digicert-hardware-certificate-installer-token-setup-page.png\" alt=\"Token Setup DigiCert Hardware Installer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/digicert-hardware-certificate-installer-token-setup-page.png 591w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/digicert-hardware-certificate-installer-token-setup-page-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00b373;\">Step 6:<\/span> <\/strong>On the <strong>Administrator Password page<\/strong>, choose the appropriate action:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2061} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"413\" class=\"wp-image-2061\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-administrator-setup.png\" alt=\"Token Administrator Setup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-administrator-setup.png 538w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-administrator-setup-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If you have not changed the Administrator Password since receiving your eToken, leave the \u201c<strong>Use factory default Administrator password<\/strong>\u201d option checked and select \u201cFinish.\u201d<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li>If you have set a new Administrator Password previously (outside of DigiCert Support using the SafeNet client), uncheck \u201cUse Factory default Administrator password,\u201d enter the current Administrator Password, and select \u201c<strong>Finish<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 7: <\/strong><\/span>Some steps may take several minutes, especially when generating an RSA 4096-bit key. Avoid removing the eToken until the entire process finishes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2062} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"404\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/certificate-installation-digicert.png\" alt=\"Certificate Installation DigiCert Installer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/certificate-installation-digicert.png 521w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/certificate-installation-digicert-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 8: <\/strong><\/span>When the installation process finishes, select \u201c<strong>Close<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #00b373;\">Congratulations! You can now utilize the code signing certificate on your eToken to sign your code securely.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initialize a SafeNet eToken 5110CC in no Time!<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Before you start the initialization process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Obtain your DigiCert provided 5110CC eToken.<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li>Install the SafeNet Authentication Drivers on your computer.<\/li>\n<li><!-- wp:list-item -->Retrieve a copy of your eToken&#8217;s Administrator Password provided by CA.<\/li>\n<li><!-- wp:list-item -->Use a secure password manager to store and manage your passwords throughout this process. Keeping track of your passwords is crucial to prevent permanent lockouts or loss of access to your eToken.<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Psswords:<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The 5110-CC eToken utilizes different passwords for various purposes:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"type\":\"a\"} --><\/p>\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol type=\"a\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Administrator Password<\/strong>: This password is used to manage eToken. If this password is lost, you will be permanently locked out of the eToken, necessitating the purchase of a new one. By default, this password consists of 48 &#8220;0&#8221;s (000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Token Password<\/strong>: This password grants access to the eToken certificate store. You can reset it and install a new certificate if it&#8217;s lost. The default Token password is provided in the CertCentral portal, and it is recommended to change it. If the token has been re-initialized with an empty keystore, the default password is 1234567890.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Unlocking Key (PUK)<\/strong>: DigiCert does not utilize this key. The default PUK is 000000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUICK NOTE<\/strong>: The eToken has a stringent password policy. Incorrectly entering the Administrator Password or PUK five times will permanently lock the eToken.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initialization Procedure:<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <\/span>Open the <strong>SafeNet Authentication Client<\/strong> and <strong>connect your eToken to your computer<\/strong>. Confirm that the client recognizes the eToken. You will see the eToken listed on the left side of the client interface.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2179,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"495\" class=\"wp-image-2179\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet-authentication-activate-token.png\" alt=\"Activate eToken\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet-authentication-activate-token.png 754w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet-authentication-activate-token-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong>:<\/span> Right-click on the eToken name and select &#8220;<strong>Initialize Token<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2180,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"489\" class=\"wp-image-2180\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/initiate-etoken-safenet.png\" alt=\"Initiate eToken SafeNet Client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/initiate-etoken-safenet.png 749w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/initiate-etoken-safenet-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong><\/span> In the &#8220;<strong>Initialize Token<\/strong>\u201d section, you have to select the \u201c<strong>Initializing Options<\/strong>&#8221; window. Then, choose &#8220;<strong>Preserve the token settings and policies<\/strong>&#8221; and click &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2181,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"456\" class=\"wp-image-2181\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/preserve-the-token-settings-and-policies-safenet.png\" alt=\"Preserve Token Settings SafeNet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/preserve-the-token-settings-and-policies-safenet.png 482w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/preserve-the-token-settings-and-policies-safenet-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong><\/span> In the <strong>&#8220;Initialize Token\u201d<\/strong> section, pick the \u201cAdministrator Logon&#8221; window. Enter the current Administrator Password.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUICK NOTE:<\/strong> As mentioned above, the Default Administrator password is &#8220;0,&#8221; typed 48 times. This password remains unchanged by DigiCert.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 5: <\/strong><\/span>Check the option &#8220;<strong>Use factory default digital signature PUK<\/strong>&#8221; and <strong>enter 000000 as the PUK<\/strong>. Click &#8220;Next.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUICK NOTE:<\/strong> The default PUK is 000000.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2182,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"477\" class=\"wp-image-2182\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet-puk-token-password.png\" alt=\"SafeNet Token PUK Password\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet-puk-token-password.png 500w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet-puk-token-password-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong><\/span> In the &#8220;<strong>Initialize Token \u2013 Password Settings<\/strong>&#8221; window, create new passwords:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> <\/span>Create a Token Password:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2064,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"488\" class=\"wp-image-2064\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-initiate-change-password.png\" alt=\"Token Initialization PUK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-initiate-change-password.png 736w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-initiate-change-password-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 8:<\/strong><\/span> Enter and confirm a new Token Password, which grants access to the token certificate store.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 9: <\/strong><\/span>If you lose this password, you can reset the token and install a new certificate using the Administrator Password.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 10: <\/strong><\/span>Uncheck the option &#8220;Token password must be changed on the first logon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00b373;\">Step 11:<\/span> <\/strong>Create an Administrator Password. Create and confirm a new Administrator Password used to manage the eToken.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is recommended to use the default password.<\/li>\n<li>This password does not grant access to the certificate store.<\/li>\n<li>Losing this password may prevent the import of new certificates, requiring the purchase of a new token.<!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Next.&#8221;<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item \/--><!-- wp:list-item \/--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 12: <\/strong><\/span>Safely store your passwords in a secure place, such as a password manager.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 13:<\/strong><\/span> In the &#8220;Initialize Token \u2013 IDPrime Common Criteria Settings&#8221; window, <strong>create a new PIN and PUK for your token<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2183,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"466\" class=\"wp-image-2183\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/initiate-token-change-puk-password.png\" alt=\"IDPrime Change PUK Password\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/initiate-token-change-puk-password.png 494w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/initiate-token-change-puk-password-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>They are not commonly used but can replace the Token and Administrator passwords.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>!!Warning!! <\/strong>Entering an incorrect PUK five times will render the token unusable, requiring the purchase of a new one.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Click &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>.&#8221;. Ensure you <strong>save your PIN and PUK in a secure location<\/strong>, such as a password manager.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2184,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"494\" class=\"wp-image-2184\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-has-been-initialized-safenet.png\" alt=\"Token Initialized Successfully\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-has-been-initialized-safenet.png 737w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/token-has-been-initialized-safenet-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your eToken is initialized. You can install your code signing certificate onto the eToken using the DigiCert Hardware Certificate Installer. Additionally, you have the flexibility to import certificates.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Troubleshooting Solutions:<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Issue 1: Lost your Administrator password?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Resolution: The administrator password is essential for resetting the devi. If you need help remembering your password, please contact our support team. They will guide you through the process of ordering a new eToken. The default Administrator password can be found in the information provided above.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Issue 2: Token appears as &#8220;SafeNet Token JC 0&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Resolution: This indicates that the token has been permanently disabled due to multiple incorrect password attempts. To resolve this issue, please reach out to our support team. They will assist you in ordering a new eToken to replace the disabled one.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2162,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-2162\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_token.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_token.png 624w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_token-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Issue: Lost your Token password?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Resolution: The Token password is used to access the eToken certificate store. You can reset the eToken using the Administrator password if you have lost this password. To do so, follow the guidelines and then utilize the DigiCert Certificate Hardware Installer to set up a new Token password. If you require any assistance during this process, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact our support team.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resetting\/ Initializing a SafeNet 5110FIPS USB Token Device Password Instructions<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Please follow the stages below to initialize or reset the password for your SafeNet 5110FIPS USB Token Device:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUICK NOTE:<\/strong> Keep in mind that by following these steps, any previously installed certificate will be removed, as this process involves deleting the contents of the SafeNet USB Token Device.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong><\/span>Insert the SafeNet USB Token Device into your computer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong><\/span>Locate and run the <strong>SafeNet Authentication Client Tools program<\/strong> from the start menu.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong><\/span>Look for the <strong>Gear icon<\/strong> in the program interface representing the advanced view. Click on it to access the advanced settings.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2163,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"491\" class=\"wp-image-2163\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_authentication_client.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_authentication_client.png 624w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_authentication_client-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong><\/span> On the left-hand side of the screen, locate the <strong>PKI Token-ALADDIN-VRSN<\/strong> option. Right-click on it and select &#8220;<strong>Initialize Token<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2164,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"464\" class=\"wp-image-2164\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_token-pki.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_token-pki.png 594w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_token-pki-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong><\/span> In the &#8220;<strong>Create Token Password<\/strong>&#8221; section, enter your desired new Token Password. Once entered, click on the &#8220;<strong>Start<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2165,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"520\" class=\"wp-image-2165\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_password.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_password.png 466w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_password-269x300.png 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00b373;\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong><\/span> A confirmation prompt will appear. Select &#8220;<strong>OK<\/strong>&#8221; to proceed with resetting all the token parameters.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2166,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"146\" class=\"wp-image-2166\" src=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_resetting.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_resetting.png 515w, https:\/\/signmycode.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/safenet_resetting-300x85.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00b373;\">Step 7<\/span>: <\/strong>Once the SafeNet USB Token Device has been reset, you can install new certificates onto the token using your new password.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to ensure that your <strong>SafeNet 5110FIPS USB Token Device<\/strong> is ready with updated credentials. The best part is that it will allow you to install new certificates and continue securing your digital environment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p><!-- \/wp:heading -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This tutorial will help you in setting up the software and initialize your eToken for secure access. Learn how to safeguard your digital environment and use the SafeNet Client Software. Let&#8217;s start Installing SafeNet Client Software, Initialize a SafeNet eToken 5110CC, and reset a SafeNet 5110FIPS USB Token Device password. 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