Knowledge Base

Overview: 

This guide provides the step-by-step process to configure SafeNet Authentication Client for Single Logon, allowing users to enter their token password only once per computer session. This is particularly useful for batch-signing multiple documents or codes without repeated password prompts. 
 

Audience: 

IT administrators, developers, and end-users who perform document or code signing using SafeNet tokens. 

Scope: 

Applies to SafeNet Authentication Client installed on Windows systems for PKCS#11-based signing operations. 

Prerequisites 

To enable Single Sign-On (SSO) often referred to as Single Logon for SafeNet document or code signing, follow these steps to configure your hardware token to prompt for a password only once per computer session: 

Step 1: Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools (found in your Start menu or taskbar). 

Step 2: Click the Gear icon to switch to "Advanced View". 

Step 3: Select Client Settings. 

Step 4: Click on the Advanced tab. 

Step 5: Check the box for Enable Single Logon to enable single logon for PKCS#11. Ensure Automatic logoff after token inactivity (in minutes) is set to “Never” and click Save.  

Step 6: Log off your computer and log back in or restart your session.  

Important Considerations