Log On to Windows with a Certificate
You can use a smart card certificate to securely log on to Windows.
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Your smart card is configured with a certificate for Windows PKI logon.
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Your workstation is configured for PKI logon – the workstation must be attached to a domain, a root certificate must be available and a CRL server accessible.
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Microsoft Smart Card Mini Driver Support (sub-component of the Digital Certificate Services component) was installed during setup.
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Start your workstation.
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Insert your smart card (chip-side up and chip first) into the smart card reader.
A Log On window relevant to your operating system is displayed.
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If multiple smart card certificates that compatible with Microsoft Windows logon are displayed, select the one you want to use.
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Enter your PIN in the PIN field and click OK.
After a few moments, you are logged on and your desktop is displayed.