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CA SUMIT LAL

CA SUMIT LAL (Querist)

03 October 2010 How to install DSC

Ajay Mishra

Ajay Mishra (Expert)

05 October 2010

Hi

3. Installation of DSC
DSC installation varies according to the Certifying Authority.
Considering one of them i.e Safescrypt, as an example to demonstrate the Installation of DSC. After submission of the application, it follows Enrollment and Pick Up ID procedure.

Steps to Enroll for Digital Signature
1. Select the computer to install the digital signature.
2. Ensure that Internet Explorer version 6.0, 128 Bit is installed in the Computer
3. Go to https://onsite.safescrypt.com/services/SEEPZSpecialEconomicZoneInformationTechnology/digitalidCenter.htm
4. The following Menu options are displayed for Digital Signature Enrollment. Click Enroll.

5. Fill-out the Enrollment form for individual applicant. Select “Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider v1.0” in the Service Provide list and click Submit.

• On receiving the enrollment application, the Registering Authority approves your application after verifying it.
• Once approved, you receive an email from the certificate issuing authority containing the PIN for installation along with the installation procedure.
• Do not format the computer until you receive the PIN. The PIN will be installed on the same computer that you used for enrolling for the digital certificate.
Steps to Install for Digital Signature
1. Apply for the digital signature if you have not procured as per the procedure received via email.
2. On completing the Enrollment procedure, you will receive an email in the following format (see Image 1) from the Registration Authority. The email contains a PIN number and the URL to download the signature.

To: a@b.com

From: x@y.com

Date: 01 April 2010, 09:55:14 AM
Subject: Your Digital ID is ready
________________________________________
Dear abc,

Your Administrator has approved your Digital ID request.
To assure that someone else cannot obtain a Digital ID that
contains your personal information, you must retrieve your
Digital ID from a secure web site using a unique
Personal Identification Number (PIN). You can retrieve your
Digital ID by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Visit the Digital ID retrieval web page. If your
Administrator has set up a customized location for retrieving
your Digital ID, you should visit the URL specified by your
Administrator. Otherwise, you can retrieve your ID at

https://onsite.safescrypt.com/services/digitalidCenter.htm

Step 2: In the form, enter your Personal Identification
Number (PIN):

Your PIN is: 892415126

Step 3: Follow the instructions on the page to complete the
Installation of your Digital ID.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact your
Administrator by replying to this e-mail message.

Image 1
3. On submitting the PIN number to the specified URL, the Digital Certificate can be installed on your computer using Internet Explorer.
4. Take a backup of the certificate using the following steps and store the backup in a safe location protected by a password.
a) Open Internet Explorer
b) Select Tools -> Internet Options
c) Select Content Tab -> Certificate
d) The certificate is displayed in the Certificate tab (see Image 2).

Image 2
e) Click the certificate, and then click the Export button.
f) Click Next, and select Yes, Export with Private Key, and then click next.
g) Enter your Password, and then click Next. (This password is required for
installing the certificate again, should the need arise)
h) Select the directory to store the file and assign a name to the file, and
then click Next.
i) Click Finish and move the .pfx file to a safe location.

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