Connect to your HSM

prerequisites

To connect to your HSM, you will need:

• HSM Service Credentials
• Network details (IP address / URLs)

The general steps are:

1. Install the Primus API Provider to connect your application to your CloudHSM.
2. Use the setup password to initiate your account, establish a first connection, and obtain the user secret for a permanent integration.
3. Apply the relevant network configuration. This was provided with the credentials. You can also find them here.

Rest-API

• Download the REST API configuration file

JCE/JCA

• Download the Java Cryptography Extension (JCE/JCA) provider
• Initiate the CloudHSM User Account
  • Being with the Quickstart section to set up your initial connection.
  • Continue with the Tutorials to learn more about the library.

MCNG

• Download the Microsoft CNG provider
• Initiate the CloudHSM User Account
  • Being with the Quickstart section to set up your initial connection.
  • Continue with the Tutorials to learn more about the library.

PKCS#11

• Download the PKCS#11 (Cryptoki) provider
• Follow the Quickstart to set up the provider.

Limited lifetime

Remember to retrieve the permanent secret within the 7-day lifespan of the HSM Setup Password.

Continue with Step 5: Connect your application.