Access a Secure Web Site

Access a Secure Web Site with Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome

You can use your smart card-based digital certificate to access a Web site protected by SSL v3 or TLS for strong user authentication.

Prerequisites:

  • Your smart card contains a certificate configured for authentication to this Web site.

  • Microsoft Smart Card Mini Driver Support (sub-component of the Digital Certificate Services component) was installed during setup.

  1. Insert your smart card (chip-side up and chip first) into the smart card reader.

  1. Access the secure Web site or page using Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

  2. From the certificate list, select the appropriate ActivClient certificate, and click OK.

  3. Enter your PIN in the Smart card PIN field and click OK.

The browser sends your certificate and a digital signature to the web server. The server verifies your signature and grants access to the secured site or page.

Access a Secure Web Site with Firefox

You can use your smart card-based digital certificate to access a Web site protected by SSL v3 or TLS for strong user authentication.

Prerequisites:

  • Firefox is installed on your computer.

  • Your smart card contains a certificate configured for authentication to this Web site.

  • Firefox and Thunderbird configuration (sub-component of the Digital Certificates Services | PKCS #11 Support component) was installed during setup.

  • To use Firefox, see Firefox and Thunderbird Support.

  1. Insert your smart card (chip-side up and chip first) into the smart card reader.

  1. Start your browser and go to the secure Web site or page.

  2. When Firefox prompts you to enter a Master Password, enter your PIN.

Your browser sends your certificate and a digital signature to the web server. The server verifies your signature and grants access to the secured site or page.