General information

Signs of correct connection of Rutoken devices to the computer 

The main signs of Rutoken devices connection are indicated in Table 1.

Table 1

Device name

Property

Token, Bluetooth Token, Token with Type-C, Token with NFC

the indicator lights up on the device

Smart Card

an indicator lights up on the smart card reader


During operations with the Rutoken device, do not disconnect it from the computer in any case. This may lead to an error.

Rutoken Control Panel

The Rutoken Control Panel is a software tool designed to service Rutoken devices in Microsoft Windows operating systems. The Rutoken Control Panel is installed in the system when installing the "Rutoken Drivers for Windows" kit.

Types of users in the Rutoken Control Panel:

User's PIN code

The User's PIN code is a password that is used to access the main functions of the Rutoken device.

The default User PIN is 12345678.

Administrator's PIN code

The Administrator's PIN code is a password that is used to access the administrative functions of the Rutoken device.

The default Administrator PIN is 87654321.

Connecting Rutoken devices to a computer

Connecting the token

To connect the token, insert it into the USB port of the computer. If the token is connected correctly, then an indicator will light up on it.

Connecting a smart card

A smart card reader is used to connect the smart card to the computer.

Both an empty reader and a reader with an inserted smart card can be connected to the USB port of the computer.

To connect a smart card to a computer:

  1. Insert the smart card into the reader.
  2. Connect the reader to the computer's USB port. If the smart card is connected correctly, the indicator on the reader will light up. If the smart card is inserted into the reader incorrectly, the indicator on the reader may blink. 

Connecting a Bluetooth token

The Bluetooth token is connected to the computer using a microUSB cable. If the Bluetooth token is connected correctly, then the indicator will light up on it.

 Connecting a Rutoken with a Type-C connector to a computer

A Rutoken with a Type-C connector connects to a computer that has a special USB Type-C port. On some computers, this port is designated as Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C).

If the token is connected correctly, then an indicator will light up on it.