SafeNet Drivers
Apr 14, 2026
What's New?
The most recent version of the SafeNet Authentication Client is now available and can be downloaded directly from our website as follows:
- For Windows
- For Linux Ubuntu
- For Linux CentOS
- For Linux RPM (Red Hat Package Manager)
- For Linux Debian
- For Mac OS
How to Download SafeNet Authentication Client?
- Select the version of the SafeNet Authentication Client required and click on the appropriate link. It will automatically download the client.
- Open the folder to view the downloaded file and launch the installation file.
- Click the SafeNet Authentication Client installation file, then follow the prompt to proceed with the installation.
Which GlobalSign Products Require SafeNet drivers?
GlobalSign's PDF Signing and EV Code Signing Certificates are installed on USB tokens and require drivers to operate. Download links for various operating systems can be found below.
Windows Version Support
| SafeNet Version | Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.9-R2 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10.8-R9 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10.8-R8 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10.8-R6 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10.8-R5 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10.8-R2 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10.8 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10.7 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10.6 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10.4 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 9.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Downloads
Current Drivers:
Windows: 11, 10, & 8
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win X64 v10.9-R2
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.8-R9 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.8-R9 - ARM
GlobalSign SAC Win ARM v10.9-R2
Legacy Drivers:
Windows: 11, 10, & 8
Windows: 11, 10, 8 & 7
Windows: 10, 8 & 7
Windows: 10, 8 & 7
Windows: 10, 8 & 7
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.8 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.8
Windows: 10, 8 & 7
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.7 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.7
Windows: 10, 8 & 7
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.6 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.6
Windows: 10, 8 & 7
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.4 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.4
Windows: XP & Vista
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v9.0 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v9.0
NOTE: The new Safenet eToken 5110 (940-B) requires the latest driver (version 10.8-R8).
Linux Version Support
NOTE: Linux requires the use of Fortify software during the certificate installation process.
| SafeNet Version | Linux RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) | Linux Debian | Linux Ubuntu 2004 | Linux Ubuntu 1804 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.8 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10.7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Downloads
Current Drivers:
- Linux Ubuntu 240404
GlobalSign SAC Linux Ubuntu 24.04.4 v10.9 - Linux Ubuntu 2204
GlobalSign SAC Linux Ubuntu 2204 v10.8 - Linux Ubuntu 2004
GlobalSign SAC Linux Ubuntu 2004 v10.8
- Linux CentOS 9
GlobalSign SAC Linux CentOS 9 v10.9
GlobalSign SAC Linux CentOS 9 v10.8 - Linux CentOS 8
GlobalSign SAC Linux CentOS 8 v10.8
Linux Red Hat Package Manager (RPM)
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x64 v10.7 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x32 v10.7
- 64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x64 v10.7 - 32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x32 v10.7
Mac Version Support
NOTE: Mac OS requires the use of Fortify software during the certificate installation process.
| SafeNet Version | OS X 10.09 | OS X 10.10 | OS X 10.11 | OS X 10.12 | OS Catalina | OS Big Sur | Monterey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.8 R1 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10.8 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10.2 Post GA R4 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10.2 Post GA R3 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Downloads
- Mac OS Tahoe
GlobalSign SAC Mac OS Tahoe v10.9 R1 GA - Mac OS SONOMA and VENTURA
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.8 R2 GA - Mac OS Ventura & Sonoma (requires the installation of third party drivers in order for safenet to work)
Please download and install the driver located on this page:
https://supportportal.gemalto.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0027738 - Mac OS Ventura
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.8 R1 GA - Mac OS Monterey
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.8 R1 - Mac OS Big Sur
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.8
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.2 Post GA R4 - Mac OS Catalina
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.8
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.2 Post GA R3 - Mac OS X
GlobalSign SAC Mac v10.0
Any Issues?
If you are experiencing any of the below issues with the SafeNet Driver, please refer to the workaround:
- The token is not being recognized.
- Token not present in Adobe.
Workaround
- Within your Adobe Acrobat Pro DC application.
- Navigate to Preferences > Signatures > Identities & Trusted Certificates > More...
- Select Digital IDs / PKCS#11 Modules and Tokens > Click Attach Module > Specify the patch of your PKCS#11 file ( /usr/local/lib/libetpkcs11.dylib )
- You will now see that your token is visible, as Adobe will be able to recognize this.
If you need any assistance with this workaround, please feel free to reach out to our Support Team. Additionally, we will be providing an update shortly, with the new release of MacOS SafeNet drivers.
Installation Guides
PDF SIGNING
- Download and Install AATL or CDS Certificate
https://support.globalsign.com/qualified-certificates/download-and-install-aatl-or-qualified-certificate-electronic-sealssignatures - Install Adobe Root CA (BlueBeam Compatibility)
https://support.globalsign.com/aatl-document/installation/install-adobe-root-ca-bluebeam-compatibility
CODE SIGNING
- Download and Install Code Signing Certificate
https://support.globalsign.com/code-signing/download-and-install-standard-code-signing-certificate - Code Signing in Java (Token Based)
https://support.globalsign.com/code-signing/code-signing-java - Code Signing for Windows 7 & 8 (Token Based)
https://support.globalsign.com/code-signing/code-signing-windows-7-8-and-10
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