End User Guide

Note: Desktop Environment Assumption

Unless stated otherwise, procedures in this documentation apply to the GNOME desktop environment. Steps may differ in other desktop environments.

This section provides information about using ActivClient on your computer.

Learn More About ActivClient Components

ActivClient Console: the main application for managing tokens, certificates, keys, and OTPs
ActivClient Agent: a background utility providing quick access and diagnostic tools

To open the ActivClient Console use either of the following methods:

The Console will be launched, with the Devices view displayed by default.

If no token is connected, the interface prompts you to insert a USB security key or a smart card:

Once you connect a device, you can see and start using all user interface elements available for it.

Note:

If you have connected multiple tokens A physical device, such as a smart card or USB key, that securely stores certificates, cryptographic keys and credentials used for authentication, digital signing, and encryption tasks., the first connected token will remain selected unless you select a different one.
Token-specific actions will become visible in the top-left corner of the application window.

Tip! For more device-related actions in ActivClient Console, see Devices.

To open the ActivClient Console use either of the following methods:

The Console will be launched, with the Devices view displayed by default.

If no token is connected, the interface prompts you to insert a USB security key or a smart card:

Once you connect a device, you can see and start using all user interface elements available for it.

Note:

If you have connected multiple tokens A physical device, such as a smart card or USB key, that securely stores certificates, cryptographic keys and credentials used for authentication, digital signing, and encryption tasks., the first connected token will remain selected unless you select a different one.
Token-specific actions will become visible in the top-left corner of the application window.

Tip! For more certificate-related actions in ActivClient Console, see Certificates.

To open the ActivClient Console use either of the following methods:

The Console will be launched, with the Devices view displayed by default.

If no token is connected, the interface prompts you to insert a USB security key or a smart card:

Once you connect a device, you can see and start using all user interface elements available for it.

Note:

If you have connected multiple tokens A physical device, such as a smart card or USB key, that securely stores certificates, cryptographic keys and credentials used for authentication, digital signing, and encryption tasks., the first connected token will remain selected unless you select a different one.
Token-specific actions will become visible in the top-left corner of the application window.

Tip! For more OTP features in ActivClient Console, see OTP (One-Time Passwords).

To open the ActivClient Console use either of the following methods:

The Console will be launched, with the Devices view displayed by default.

If no token is connected, the interface prompts you to insert a USB security key or a smart card:

Once you connect a device, you can see and start using all user interface elements available for it.

Note:

If you have connected multiple tokens A physical device, such as a smart card or USB key, that securely stores certificates, cryptographic keys and credentials used for authentication, digital signing, and encryption tasks., the first connected token will remain selected unless you select a different one.
Token-specific actions will become visible in the top-left corner of the application window.