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How to Find the Certificate Thumbprint Using SafeNet Authentication Client 

Overview 

This article explains how to locate the thumbprint of a certificate using the SafeNet Authentication Client. The certificate thumbprint is often required for authentication, troubleshooting, or configuration purposes. 

Prerequisites 

Before you begin, ensure that: 

• SafeNet Authentication Client is installed on your system. 

• Your user certificate is already available from the client. 

Steps to Find the Certificate Thumbprint 

1. Open SafeNet Authentication Client 
   Launch the SafeNet Authentication Client application on your system. 

2. Access Settings 
   Click the Settings icon (gear symbol) located in the top‑right corner of the application. 

3. Select the User Certificate 
   In the left navigation pane, click User Certificates. 

4. Open Certificate Details 
   In the right pane, double-click the certificate for which you want to retrieve the thumbprint. 

5. View the Thumbprint 

• In the certificate window, select the Details tab. 

• Scroll to the bottom of the list. 

• Locate the Thumbprint field. 

Additional Notes 

• The thumbprint value is typically displayed as a hexadecimal string. 

• Ensure you copy the thumbprint exactly as shown, without extra space. 

Final Step:

signtool sign /sha1 “thumbprint” /tr http://timestamp.sectigo.com /td sha256 /fd sha256 /n "Name of the certificate" "C:\path\to\fileToSign.exe" 
 
 

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