How to install CryptoPro - how to install a certificate in CryptoPro?

CryptoPRO is a crypto provider that allows you to generate an electronic digital signature and makes it possible to work with key certificates. This article is devoted to the process of installing CryptoPRO on a personal computer. Let's take a closer look at how to install CryptoPro CSP for free.

A description of this process is contained in the user manual on the official website, and is also included when purchasing a license. Let's look at the procedure step by step.

Before starting work, the user needs to make sure that an outdated version of the product is not installed on his PC. The check is carried out in the menu if the CryptoPRO item is missing, therefore CryptoPro plugin is not installed in the browser.

If an item of interest is found in the menu, you need to check whether the version is outdated. To do this, launch CryptoPRO, in the License Management tab in the right window, look at the version number and license validity period.

After it turns out that CryptoPro EDS browser plug in is not installed, let's start downloading CryptoPRO CSP and installing it on your PC.

Since the provider is a means of cryptographic information protection, its distribution is accordingly recorded by certain supervisory authorities. In order to download the program you will need to register. Next, refer to the link sent to your email. After clicking on it, select CryptoPRO CSP from the list of products.

The installation file is downloaded before how to install CryptoPRO on your computer. To install, run the file. If the security system issues a warning, then you need to allow the program to make changes to your PC. Next, click “Install” and wait a few minutes. User participation is not required at this stage. After installation, it is recommended to restart your computer.

Now we enter the license.

• In the programs we look for CryptoPRO, select CryptoPRO CSP
• Enter the serial number.

Check that the installed version matches the one you purchased. If you have version 4.0, then, accordingly, select CryptoPRO CSP 4.0. This version is recommended for Windows 10.

Since all electronic document flow will be recorded, you need to know , how to install a certificate in the Crypto PRO registry.

1. Through the start we go to the control panel.
2. Select CryptoPRO and go to “Service”.
3. Next, click “View certificates in the container.”
4. We look for our certificate, select it, and the download starts automatically.
5. In the storage selection window, click browse and select “Personal”. Click next and OK.
6. Wait for notification that the certificate has been installed successfully.