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Quick Start Guide - CloudHSM

This Quickstart section provides a comprehensive task listing of how to setup your CloudHSM environemnt. For more detailed instructions please consult the Getting Started section.

Obtain User Credentials

You receive two SecureSafe links to your CloudsHSM user credentials per e-mail. The files are protected by a password (Secure Code) sent via text message to your phone. Note: Please also check your spam folder for these messages.

The files contain two sets of credentials in case of JCE/JCA, Microsoft CNG, or PKCS#11:

  • Service User name and password to authenticate with reverse proxies (see below)
  • HSM User name and setup password to access the HSM partition
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The permanent secret must be retrieved within the lifespan (168h) of the setup password after first use.

Please consult CloudHSM - Activation Process if you are looking for more details on the credentials provisioning process.

Connectivity Parameters for API Provider Setup

Select the Network Configuration Parameters for the API Provider Setup from CloudHSM - Connectivity relevant to your subscription.

API Provider Setup

Download API Provider Software

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If you are using the Rest-API, please refer to either the TSBaaS Quickstart or the Docker Installation guide.

Download the provider API software as per your CloudHSM order. The following providers are avaiable:

  • JCE/JCA
  • Microsoft CNG
  • PKCS#11

Follow the instructions CloudHSM - API Provider Setup Instructions.

Initiate the user account and Setup the API Provider

Use the setup password and connectivity details to setup your API Provider and to obtain the user secret for permanent integration following the instruction Initiate the CloudHSM User Account.