Jun 6, 2024

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

 

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
10.8-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 v10.8-R9
32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.8-R9

 

Legacy Drivers:

Windows: 11, 10, & 8
64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.8-R8
32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.8-R8

Windows: 11, 10, 8 & 7
64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.8-R6
32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.8-R6

Windows: 10, 8 & 7
64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.8-R5
32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.8-R5

 

Windows: 10, 8 & 7
64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x64 v10.8-R2
32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Win x32 v10.8-R2

 

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

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 2004

GlobalSign SAC Linux Ubuntu 2004 v10.8

Linux Ubuntu 2204

GlobalSign SAC Linux Ubuntu 2204 v10.8

Linux CentOS 8

GlobalSign SAC Linux CentOS 8 v10.8

Linux CentOS 9

GlobalSign SAC Linux CentOS 9 v10.8

Linux RPM (Red Hat Package Manager)
64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x64 v10.7
32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x32 v10.7

Linux Debian 
64-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x64 v10.7
32-bit
GlobalSign SAC Linux x32 v10.7

 

Mac Version Support

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 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

version 10.8

GlobalSign SAC MAC v10.8

version 10.2

GlobalSign SAC MAC v10.2 Post GA R4

 

MAC OS Catalina

version 10.8

GlobalSign SAC MAC v10.8

version 10.2

GlobalSign SAC MAC v10.2 Post GA R3

 

Mac OS X

version 10.0
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 section:

- The token is not being recognised.
- Token not present in Adobe.

Workaround:

1. Within your Adobe Acrobat Pro DC application.
2. Navigate to Preferences > Signatures > Identities & Trusted Certificates > More... >
3. Select Digital IDs / PKCS#11 Modules and Tokens > Click Attach Module > Specify the patch of your PKCS#11 file ( /usr/local/lib/libetpkcs11.dylib )
4. You will now see that your token is visible, as Adobe will be able to recognise 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/customer/en/portal/articles/1999625-download-and-install-aatl-or-cds-certificate

Install Adobe Root CA (BlueBeam Compatibility)
https://support.globalsign.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2002746-install-adobe-root-ca-bluebeam-compatibility-

 

CODE SIGNING

Download and Install Code Signing Certificate
https://support.globalsign.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2715103-download-and-install-code-signing-certificate

Code Signing in Java (Token Based)
https://support.globalsign.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2722672-code-signing-in-java-token-based-

Code Signing for Windows 7 & 8 (Token Based)
https://support.globalsign.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2720229-code-signing-for-windows-7-and-8-token-based-