Node.js

Validate a Smartcard PIN

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Validates a smartcard PIN. This example only runs on Windows and requires Chilkat v9.5.0.77 or greater. Node.js

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function chilkatExample() {

    var success = false;

    // Note: Requires Chilkat v9.5.0.77 or greater.

    var cert = new chilkat.Cert();

    cert.SmartCardPin = "000000";

    // Load the certificate on the smartcard currently in the reader (or on the USB token).
    // Pass an empty string to allow Chilkat to automatically choose the CSP (Cryptographi Service Provider).
    // See Load Certificate on Smartcard for information about explicitly selecting a particular CSP.
    success = cert.LoadFromSmartcard("");
    if (success !== true) {
        console.log(cert.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    // Check to see if the SmartCardPin property contains the valid PIN for the smartcard.
    var pinValid = cert.CheckSmartCardPin();
    if (pinValid < 0) {
        console.log("Unable to check the PIN validity.");
        console.log(cert.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    if (pinValid == 1) {
        console.log("PIN is valid.");
    }
    else {
        console.log("PIN is invalid.");
    }


}

chilkatExample();