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Reset virtual smart card PIN

When the PIN is forgotten or the virtual smart card is blocked, then it can be reset.

Standard workflow


Actor

Action

Option

1

Virtual smart card user

In Smart ID Self-Service: Clicks the Credentials tab, selects the virtual smart card and then Reset PIN.

Registration officer

starts the process in Identity Manager.

2

Smart ID Desktop App

Starts and prompts the user to confirm PIN unblock.

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3

Virtual smart card user

Confirms and enters a new PIN.

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4

Smart ID Desktop App

Encrypts and stores the PIN on the trusted platform module (TPM).

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5

Identity Manager

Confirms that the PIN reset was successful.

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PcmProcResetPinOnVirtualSmartCard.png

Technical reference

  • PcmProcResetPinOnVirtualSmartCard