Behind last years Most of the document flow has moved to the area of ​​remote service via the Internet, while paper media are gradually being replaced by electronic virtual analogues. The most popular software product is “Crypto Pro”, which is used to confirm electronic digital signature. But for reliability and authenticity, it is necessary to check the CryptoPro EDS plugin Browser plug-in» and make sure it is installed correctly on your computer or other electronic device.

Nuances of the plugin and system requirements

For the normal functioning of all departments, the question arises of ensuring the necessary level of data protection when signing documentation, maintaining secrecy and trade secrets. Solving problems is achieved by developing special software products and algorithms that encrypt and decrypt information included in a document and at the same time confirm its authenticity. These programs are a certified product and cover certain areas of the information field.

The essence of their work is to process documents online using special extensions for all browsers that support JavaScript. It functions freely in all major operating systems, except Android. The plugin allows you to endorse the following types of documents:

• in electronic format;
• files that are downloaded from the user's computer;
• text messages and other types of documentation.

For example, when transferring funds in Internet banking, using the “CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in” check, you can confirm that the operation comes from the account owner with an active key certificate valid at a particular moment. This software the advanced and conventional electronic CPU are tested. At the same time, there is no need to connect to the Internet when checking, and archival preservation of documentation is ensured. An electronic signature can be:

• attached, that is, added to the endorsed documents;
• separated electronic signature, that is, created separately.

The software product “CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in” is distributed free of charge and downloaded from the official website. The plugin's operation is checked on the user's computer.

Software installation

The installation process is simple. You should go to the official portal cryptopro.ru/products/cades/plugin/get_2_0. Upload, specifying where the cadesplugin.exe boot file will be saved. Run the program.

Important! Launching the plugin is not available for regular users. You must have administrator rights.

Upon successful completion, a corresponding notification will appear on the monitor screen.

But this message is not a guarantee of correct operation. Will need to be carried out additional settings and checking the digital signature of the Browser plug-in depending on the type of browser used. For correct operation installed program should be started again, in some cases with a complete reboot of the computer.

Advice! Whatever browser the program is used in, you should always restart it after installation.

Features of the installation process

Considering that each browser works slightly differently, the plugin is adapted for each environment.

Attention! If errors are detected before starting work and the program does not create objects, then it is necessary to allow it to run independently for specific sites or pages that the user frequently visits.

In cases where the plugin is used on specific pages, you need a corresponding icon that will indicate the possibility of using this extension.

To do this, you need to find CryptoPro CAdES NPAPI Drowser Plug-in and allow it to be used in automatic mode. This is true for Mozilla Firefox. For Opera and Yandex, the procedure for using the extension is identical.

Find the “Extensions” item in the menu and load the plugin through it. You can also copy and paste the extension name into the corresponding query string. The system will do everything itself. For Google browser Chrome extension it will be found, and the user will only have to confirm the installation.

After completing all operations and settings, you must close all windows and tabs and restart the browser.

What to do if the system “does not detect” the program?

It often happens that when installing a plugin and then trying to work with digital signatures, problems appear. A window pops up prompting you to install the program. In this case, it is recommended to go to the developers’ website in the “Contacts” section, explain the essence of the problem and receive appropriate recommendations. It is recommended to provide screenshots of all actions. In this case, identifying the problem will be much easier. If the check was successful, a corresponding notification appears that the plugin has been loaded.

Recommendations for using the software

If you have to reinstall a plugin that already exists but is not working, then first you need to:

• remove it and all unnecessary programs through the “Control Panel”;
• clear cache memory;
• download the plugin again and run it with administrator rights;
• be sure to add all pages " Personal accounts» to trusted nodes.

Plugin installation rules CryptoPro CSP in Mozilla Firefox differ depending on the browser version - 52 and higher, or older.

Mozilla Firefox versions below 52

To sign documents in Mozilla Firefox:

• Disable automatic update. To do this, go to “Menu” ⇒ “Settings” ⇒ “Additional” ⇒ “Updates” (Fig. 1).

Rice. 1. Location of update settings in Mozilla Firefox

• Install version 51.0.1 from the official Mozilla Firefox website.

To install CryptoPro Browser plug-in, you must follow these steps:

1. Download the installation program from the official website of the Crypto-Pro company www.cryptopro.ru/products/cades/plugin and run the executable file.

2. In the installation window for CryptoPro Browser plug-in, click the “Yes” button (Fig. 2-a).

Rice. 2-a. Installing CryptoPro Browser plug-in

3. Wait for the installation to complete (Fig. 2-b).

Rice. 2-b. Installing CryptoPro Browser plug-in

4. Click the “Ok” button and restart the Internet browser (Fig. 2-c).

Rice. 2-in. Installing CryptoPro Browser plug-in

Important

After installing CryptoProBrowser plug- inyou need to check whether the add-on for working with the electronic signature CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in for browsers is installed in your browser.

5. Open the browser, click the “Browser Menu” button, select the “Add-ons” section (Fig. 3).

Rice. 3. Browser menu

6. Open the "Plugins" tab. Opposite the “CryptoPro CAdES NPAPI Browser Plug-in” plug-in, select the “Always enable” option in the drop-down menu (Fig. 4).

Rice. 4. Add-on management

7. Restart your browser.

Mozilla Firefox version 52 and higher

To install CryptoPro Browser plug-in, follow these steps:

1. Follow the link www.cryptopro.ru/products/cades/plugin, then select “browser extension” (Fig. 5).

Rice. 5. CryptoPro website

2. Click “Allow” (Fig. 6).

Rice. 6. Request resolution

3. Click “Add” (Fig. 7).