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PKCS #11 modules are external modules which add to Firefox support for smartcard readers, biometric security devices, and external certificate stores. This article covers the two methods for installing PKCS #11 modules into Firefox. Users can use the preferences dialog to install or remove PKCS #11 module. Extensions can programmatically manage PKCS #11 modules using the nsIPKCS11 programming interface.
Note: The information in this article is specific to Firefox 3.5 and newer. Older versions of Firefox may support the window.pkcs11 property for installing PKCS #11 modules.
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Using the Firefox preferences to install PKCS #11 modules
- Save the PKCS #11 module to a permanent location on your local computer
- Open the Firefox preferences dialog. Choose 'Advanced' > 'Encryption' > 'Security Devices'
- Choose 'Load'
- Enter a name for the security module, such as 'My Client Database'. NOTE: there is currently a bug in Firefox where international characters may cause problems.
- Choose 'Browse...' to find the location of the PKCS #11 module on your local computer, and choose 'OK' when done.
Provisioning PKCS #11 modules using the pkcs11 API
Starting with Firefox 58, extensions can use the
pkcs11
browser extension API to enumerate PKCS #11 modules and make them accessible to the browser as sources of keys and certificates.
See also
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- The pkcs11WebExtensions API