How do I enable smart card authentication?

How to set up smart card authentication

Log-in to Admin Portal.
Click Settings > Authentication > Certificate Authorities.
Provide a unique name for the trusted certificate authority.
Specify the field to use for extracting the user login name from the certificate.

How do I log into Windows with a smart card?

To log on to Windows using a smart card a user must:

Present the smart card to the card reader, or attach the USB security token to the computer.
Choose the Smart card option from the user list on the logon screen (see screenshot below).
Enter the PIN of the smart card or security token when prompted.

How do I disable insert smart card in Windows 7?

Right-click “Turn On Smart Card Plug and Play Service” and select “Edit.” In the Properties dialog, select “Disabled” to turn off this service and remove the smart card option from the login screen. Click “Apply” and “OK” to save your changes.

How does smart card authentication work in Windows?

Smart card authentication provides users with smart card devices for the purpose of authentication. Users connect their smart card to a host computer. Software on the host computer interacts with the keys material and other secrets stored on the smart card to authenticate the user.

How do I connect my smart card to my computer?

Plug the smart card reader into a nearby power outlet and turn it on. Insert a USB data cable into the USB port on the smart card reader, then insert the opposite end of the cable into one of the USB ports on your computer. The computer will state it has detected a new, removable device.

How do I disable smart card Authentication for Windows Logon?

Press Windows + R key to launch Run command. Type gpedit. msc in the Run dialog box and click OK. Right-click “Turn On Smart Card Plug and Play Service” and select “Edit.” In the Properties dialog, select “Disabled” to turn off this service and remove the smart card option from the login screen.