Configuration
appsettings.json configuration
After successful installation of the SIGNIUS Seal Client application, an important step is to properly set the application operating parameters in the appsettings.json configuration file. This file contains all necessary information regarding connections, communication protocols and details about certificates and API keys. Below is detailed information about the configuration of this file and tips that will allow for a smooth transition from the installation process to launching and using the application
The appsettings.json file contains key configurations for the SIGNIUS Seal Client application, including settings for ports and protocols used to communicate with external services
appsettings.json structure
The configuration file consists of various sections that describe both local and remote processes, as well as logging and debugging details
localRest: Enables REST API support on the local server
localHost: The localhost address, usually 127.0.0.1
localPort: The port on which the local REST API server listens, default is 8089. This is the port to use when querying from external tools and application servers
localUseHttps: Specifies whether the connection to the local server should use HTTPS
localCertificate and localCertificatePassword: Path and password for the certificate (P12/PFX) used for the HTTPS connection
Login and Debug Settings
FullDebug: Enables full logging for debugging purposes
Serilog: Serilog logging configuration, including logging levels and targets to which logs are written
Notes
The localPort settings should match your firewall configuration and port forwarding to enable proper communication
Changes to the appsettings.json file require an application restart for the new configuration to take effect
If you have problems with installation, please contact technical support
Carefully follow Vendor's instructions for activating and configuring your license
Configuring the SIGNIUS Seal Client Connection
This documentation describes the process of configuring a connection to the SIGNIUS Seal Client digital signing service. Depending on the software version, the user can choose between many service providers. Below are the detailed configuration steps for the GlobalSign provider
Go to the "Connection settings" tab
After pasting the license, the user goes to the Connection settings tab to enter the necessary information to connect to the selected digital signature service provider
Choosing a service provider
From the Provider Type drop-down list, the user selects providers
Enter the supplier's URL
In the Provider URL field, the user enters the URL address that will be used for communication and sending queries to the provider
Entering the API key and API secret
In the following fields, the user enters the API key (API-Key) and API secret, which are required for authentication and communication with the service
Loading the client certificate
The user must also specify the path to the client certificate file with the extension .pfx in the Client certificate filename field and enter the certificate password in the Client certificate password field, if required
Establishing a connection
After entering all the required information, the user completes the process by clicking the "Connect" button
Example configuration:
After completing the above steps, the user will be configured to connect to the selected digital signature service provider. This is necessary to use the signing functions offered by SIGNIUS Seal Client within the application.
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