VB.NET

Load Certificate from Smartcard in Reader (or from USB Token)

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Demonstrates how to load the certificate that is on the smartcard currently inserted into the smartcard reader. (Also can load the smartcard on a USB token.) VB.NET

Dim success As Boolean = False

Dim cert As New Chilkat.Cert

' If you know the smart card PIN, set it prior to loading from the smartcard/USB token.
cert.SmartCardPin = "12345678"

' Pass an empty string to allow Chilkat to discover the smart card or USB token automatically.
success = cert.LoadFromSmartcard("")
If (success = False) Then
    Debug.WriteLine(cert.LastErrorText)
    Exit Sub
End If


Debug.WriteLine("Cert loaded from smartcard: " & cert.SubjectCN)