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(12.3-en) Smartcard Services

Owned by Emese Pogany
Aug 02, 2023
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Smartcard services need to be configured in order to use smartcard readers. This article shows the settings options of smartcard services in IGEL OS.

You will find a list of supported smartcard readers in the IGEL Hardware Database.



Menu path: Security > Smartcard > Services





Activate PC/SC daemon

The PC/SC daemon enables the smartcard reader to connect to the device, so that the smartcard is available to an application. This can be a server-side application where data is forwarded via an RDP or ICA connection or a local application, e.g. the browser.

☑ The PC/SC service is enabled. The card reader is available for applications. (Default)

☐ The PC/SC service is disabled. The card reader is not available.



PC/SC devices

List of smartcard readers currently connected to the device. Internal smartcard readers and a variety of USB smartcard readers are supported.



Refresh device list

Click the button to refresh the list of available PS/SC devices.