CSP CryptoPro is a reliable commercial software tool, intended for adding and checking cryptographic protection on important documents and other files that require electronic digital signature(EPC). The program is designed primarily for companies that have switched to electronic document management. Thanks to it, it is possible to ensure the legal force of individual securities presented exclusively in digital form. In fact, a digital signature is a kind of analogue of a wet seal for physical documents.
This solution complies with all current GOSTs that regulate information control and data integrity during transmission. To manage the security algorithms used in CSP CryptoPro, a special manager is provided, which is also responsible for setting other parameters of the program. In addition to it, the cryptoprovider kit includes tools that are responsible for "issuing" and verifying certificates. It also includes the CryptoPro Winlogon module. Its main task is to perform the initial authentication of new users in Windows environment. The operation of this component is based on the Kerberos V5 protocol, and authorization occurs after verifying the certificate of a USB token, smart card, or any other key medium used in the enterprise. In general, a cryproprovider allows you to use the most different types key carriers. For companies using relatively old computer equipment, even the possibility of using floppy disks in 3.5 format is provided.
Based on the fact that we have before us exclusively commercial software solution, it is easy to guess that it is paid. Although the developer of CryptoPro kindly provides a demo version of his tool, which can only be used for the first thirty days. After this period, you will need to purchase a license.
Key Features
- contains tools for adding and verifying an electronic digital signature (EDS);
- knows how to add and verify issued digital certificates;
- gives legal weight electronic copies documents;
- can perform authentication after checking the certificate on the key carrier;
- provides control of the integrity of the transmitted information;
- the algorithm used to generate hash sums and other algorithms used by the program fully comply with these GOSTs.
Good afternoon dear friends! Today I want to discuss with you the CryptoPro CSP software product, which is very important for our work. CryptoPro CSP is a program, not free, that helps us install our certificates, well, or EDS, EDS, whatever, the meaning is the same.
Let's take a closer look at this program. There are several versions of this program. Versions 3.6, 3.9, 4.0. In addition, there is also great amount modifications of each version.
Versions of CryptoPro CSP
Why is 3 versions used? Why not just keep the last one? The answer is very simple. Each version is made for a specific operating system. For example CryptoPro CSP 3.6 can be installed on Windows 2000, XP and so on, but there is a limit. The latest operating system you can install on version 3.6 is Windows 8 and Windows 2012. What if you say Windows 10? Then you need to install the 4.0 version. There are no special differences between 3.9 and 4.0, namely in terms of operating platforms.
That is, if you Windows 7, then you need to buy version 3.6, and if Windows 10, then 4.0.
License for CryptoPro CSP
License for CryptoPro CSP must be purchased. The price of the license is not so high as to steal the program. Especially CryptoPro not a greedy company and it has perpetual licenses, that is, according to the principle "Bought and forgotten." But there are times when the program was needed in the middle of the night and urgently, and perhaps there is no time to buy it. So I will tell you a little secret.
CryptoPro CSP for free!
You didn't think so! CryptoPro CSP it's still possible for free. Guys,who wrote the program, I repeat, not greedy and everyone understands. Therefore, they have given you a gift in the form of using their program for free for e three months. But after finishing trial period You will still need to purchase a license forthis software product.
How to install CryptoPro CSP
T Now let's look at the process of installing the program. To do this, download the distribution, unpack it and open it. I will install version 3.6.
I unpack the distribution
Now let's open the installation file, just double-click the left mouse button.
We see the installation process.
The program may warn you that you may have to restart your computer after installing the program. Therefore, I advise you, before clicking something, save everything open documents and close all programs so as not to lose data. Click "OK"
After the program fully installed, you will see this window. Just click "Done"
After that, the program will ask you to reboot now or later? You can do it now, then click " OK ”, if you want to restart later, then click “No”.
That's it, the installation is complete!
Download CryptoPro CSP for free
You can download the program from the official site, but it requires prior registration. But manufacturer says that the installation can be done only after you buy the program either from them or from partners. Everything they say is true. But if you still just want to acquaint b Xia with the program, you can download it from me.
Download CryptoPro CSP 4.0
Download CryptoPro CSP 3.9 R2
Download CryptoPro CSP 3.6 R4
CryptoPro CSP 5.0
Also be sure to read my article. There I talk about why this plugin is needed and how important it is for our work with CryptoPro CSP.
H and that's all! If you have any questions ask them in the comments! Good luck and good luck to everyone!
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Entering the serial number depends on which certificate is being used for the job. From the end of April 2014, Kontur.Extern subscribers can be issued certificates with a built-in license. A sign that the license is built-in is the presence of the line "Crypto-Pro Limited License" on the "Contents" tab in public key certificate (see).
If a certificate with an embedded license
The public key must be set to private (see instructions).
At the workplace, the Crypto-Pro version must be installed at least 3.6 R2 (3.6.6497). You can check the version of the cryptographic provider by opening the menu "Start" > "Control Panel" >
You do not need a valid seat license to use these certificates.
If the certificate is without a built-in license (purchased a serial number for the workstation)
First of all, you should find the appendix to the agreement “License to use the CryptoPro CSP software product”. It will contain serial number, which must be entered in one of the ways described below.
If this application not available, please contact at the place of connection. If you find contacts service center fails, please contact technical support by the address[email protected] , indicating the essence of the problem and the TIN and KPP of the organization.
You can enter the license serial number using the diagnostics portal or manually.
Entering a license through the Diagnostics Portal
- Log in to the service at https://i.kontur.ru/csp-license.
- Press the "Next" button.
- After the verification is completed, select "Install".
- After installing the components, enter the license number in the field and click Enter.
- The license is entered, the period of validity of the new license is indicated.
Manual license entry
The procedure for manually entering a CryptoPro license depends on installed version crypto provider. You can check the version of the crypto provider by opening the menu "Start" > "Control Panel" > "CryptoPro CSP". The product version is listed on the General tab.
Below are the settings for versions:
To enter a license for CryptoPro CSP version 3.6, you must perform the following steps:
1. Select menu "Start" > "Control Panel" > "CryptoPro CSP" .
2. In the "CryptoPro CSP Properties" window, click on the "CryptoPro PKI" link.
In CryptoPro CSP 3.6 R3, the procedure for entering a license is greatly simplified. Instead of the “CryptoPro PKI” link, click on the “Enter license” button and enter the serial number from the form in the window that opens. Click "OK", the license entry is completed.
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3. In the PKI console window, select the "License Management" item and open it by clicking on the icon on the left. 
4. Must click right click Click on CryptoPro CSP and select All Tasks > Enter Serial Number.
5. In the window that opens, you must enter the serial number from the license form and click on the "OK" button. 
To enter a license for CryptoPro CSP version 3.9, you must perform the following steps:
1. Select menu "Start" > "Control Panel" > "CryptoPro CSP".
To enter a license for CryptoPro CSP version 4.0, you must perform the following steps:
1. Select menu "Start" > "Control Panel" > "CryptoPro CSP" .
2. In the "General" window, click on the "Enter license" button.
3. In the window that opens, fill in the proposed fields and click on the "OK" button.
CIPF(means of cryptographic information protection) "CryptoPro CSP" is an independent OS module designed to perform various crypto-operations, such as electronic signature, encryption, imitation protection. The functioning of the vast majority of encryption software products impossible without a cryptographic provider, it is also impossible to sign ES documents.The functionality of the CryptoPro CSP module is that it:
- allows you to submit reports electronically to various government agencies;
- provides participation in electronic auctions;
- organizes legally significant document circulation;
- produces protection confidential information at the time of its transmission.
How to install "CryptoPro 4.0"
The latest actual version of the CryptoPro CSP module is the fourth, which operates on the basis of new signature algorithms in accordance with GOST R 34.10-2012. "CryptoPro CSP 4.0" can work in Windows 10. For this period this module not certified, but the developer company plans to certify the 4th version of its product in the very near future.The following is a description of how to install "CryptoPro 4.0".
The official Internet resource of the CRYPTO-PRO developer company, upon completion of the preliminary registration, provides the opportunity to download files, distributions, updates, etc. of the CryptoPro CSP program.
Upon completion of registration, a page with a license agreement will appear. You must read its terms and conditions and then, if you agree with them, click on "I agree". Next, you will be redirected to the file download page.
In order to download the distribution kit, you must first select "CryptoPro CSP 4.0 for Windows and UNIX (non-certified)", and then left-click on "CryptoPro CSP 4.0 for Windows" in the link with checksum information that appears.
How to install "CryptoPro 4.0". When the download is complete, you need to run the newly downloaded program file "CSPSetup.exe". In the window that opens about the security warning, in order to allow the program to make changes to the computer, you need to click on the "Yes" button. In the next window that opens, select "Install (recommended)".
The direct installation of the CryptoPro CSP 4.0 module will begin, which takes a few seconds.
Upon completion of the installation of the CryptoPro CSP 4.0 module on the computer, you can start working with it.
Reminder:
- under the terms of the license agreement, there is a limitation on the period of use of the demo version of "CryptoPro CSP 4.0", which is 90 days from the date of direct installation of the product;
- the demo version of the module "CryptoPro CSP 4.0" is provided only with initial installation product, if you reinstall the program in demo mode, it will not work.
A new “CryptoPro CSP” window will appear, where in the “General” tab there is information about the license (serial number, incomplete; name of the owner; name of the organization; type of license: client or service; period of validity; when the initial installation was carried out, etc.). d.). Here you can also purchase a license online and enter its serial number.
The operation of the CryptoPro CSP 4.0 module is carried out during the entire period of the license. If the current license has expired, then you need to buy the right to a new one. This can be done at any convenient time. The license key (i.e. its serial number) is sent to the specified email address immediately upon receipt of payment.
To enter a new serial number, you must click on "Enter license". A window will open in which, in the "Serial number" item, indicate the purchased license key and then click on "OK".
After completing all the installation steps, the CryptoPro CSP 4.0 program is completely ready for use.
If you have purchased a License to use software CryptoPro CSP, you have seen license agreement in paper form (A4 format). Please prepare it - you will need it soon.
Step 1.
Before proceeding with the installation of the program, we recommend that you check if you have an old version of CryptoPro CSP installed. You can do this in the following way:
1. Go to "Start" - "Control Panel" (or "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel");
2. In the window that opens, find the CryptoPro CSP snap-in.
If you not found the CryptoPro CSP snap-in, then proceed to Step 2.
If this snap-in exists, then run it and check the version installed program(the inscription "Product Version"). If the software version is higher 4.0.9963
, then you can proceed to install the following programs.
Attention! For normal work with a qualified electronic signature, the minimum required version of the program -
4.0.9963.
Therefore, if the version of the program you have installed below4.0.9963
, follow the next step of the instruction.
Step 2
To install CryptoPro CSP version 4.0.9963 download its distribution kit from the official website of the developer - the Crypto-Pro Company. go to top menu to the "Downloads" section and select "CryptoPro CSP" from the list. To download the distribution package of the program, you must register on the site (requirement of the developer).
Download the distribution file CSPsetup.exe. This file is the installer new version program and the upgrade tool of the old version.
Step 3
Run cspsetup.exe and follow the installation wizard prompts.
At one of the installation steps, enter the serial number of the program (from the paper license form).
Step 4
Wait for the program to finish installing, then restart your computer.
If you have already installed the program in demo mode, or the annual license for the CryptoPro CSP program has expired, then to activate a new serial number, you must perform the following steps:
1. Run the program "CryptoPro CSP": for this you need to go to "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "CRYPTO PRO" - "CryptoPro CSP".
2. In the window that opens, select the "General" tab and click on the "Enter license" button
3. Enter the requested data (user, organization and serial number) and click on "OK" 
Program activation is completed.
In order to view the CryptoPro CSP serial number entered earlier, you need to:
1.
Open the registry: Start - Run - regedit
2.
Find the correct directory: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - SOFTWARE - Microsoft - Windows - CurrentVersion - Installer - UserData - S-1-5-18 - Products - 05480A45343B0B0429E4860F13549069 - InstallProperties.
for Windows 8 and higher: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - SOFTWARE - Microsoft - Windows - CurrentVersion - Installer - UserData - S-1-5-18 - Products - 7AB5E7046046FB044ACD63458B5F481C - InstallProperties.
3.
Find the line ProductID - this is the serial number
In connection with the transition to a new national standard for the formation and verification electronic signature GOST R 34.10-2012 recommend that you update your CryptoPro CSP Licenses versions 3.6 and 3.9 in advance. to the current ones, since these versions do not support the new national standard GOST R 34.10-2012, which is mandatory from January 1, 2019.
To check the need to update the CryptoPro CSP License, launch the CryptoPro CSP program. To do this, go to "Start" -> "Programs" (or "All Programs") -> "CRYPTO-PRO" -> "CryptoPro CSP".
In the window that opens, select the "General" tab, pay attention to the product version and the license validity period:
If the version of the CryptoPro CSP program installed on your computer is 4.0 or 5.0, and the license validity period is "Permanent", then everything is in order, you are ready to switch to a new cryptographic standard.
If the line "Validity period" contains date or word "Expired", then you need to purchase a license and enter a serial number.
If you see "Permanent" in the "Validity period" line, but the CryptoPro CSP version starts at 3.6... or 3.9..., then you need to purchase a CryptoPro CSP version upgrade license, update the program on your computer to current version and enter the serial number.