Firefox does not see the cryptopro plugin. Installing the CryptoPro CSP plugin in the Mozilla Firefox browser

In recent years, most of the document circulation has moved to the field of remote service via the Internet, while paper media are gradually being replaced by electronic virtual counterparts. The most popular is the software product "Crypto Pro", with the help of which the electronic digital signature is confirmed. But for reliability and reliability, it is necessary to check the "CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in" plug-in and make sure that it is correctly installed on a computer or other electronic device.

Plugin nuances and system requirements

For the normal functioning of all divisions, the question arises of ensuring the necessary level of data protection when signing documents, keeping secrecy and commercial secrets. The solution of problems is achieved by the development of special software products and algorithms that encrypt and decrypt the information included in the document, while simultaneously confirming its authenticity. These programs are certified products and cover certain areas of the information field.

The essence of their work is to process documents online using special extensions for all browsers that support JavaScript. It functions freely on all major operating systems except Android. The plugin allows you to endorse the following types of documents:

in electronic format;
files that are downloaded from the user's computer;
text messages and other types of documentation.

For example, when transferring funds in Internet banking using the "CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in" check, you can confirm that the operation comes from the account holder with an active key certificate valid at a particular moment. An advanced and conventional electronic CPU is tested with this software. At the same time, there is no need to connect to the Internet when checking, and archival preservation of documentation is provided. An electronic signature can be:

attached, that is, added to the documents being signed;
separated EP, that is, created separately.

The software product "CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in" is distributed free of charge and downloaded from the official website. The plug-in is checked on the user's computer.

Installing the software

The installation process is simple. You should go to the official portal cryptopro.ru/products/cades/plugin/get_2_0. Load, specifying where the cadesplugin.exe boot file will be saved. Run the program.

Important! Plugin launch is not available for regular users. You must have administrator rights.

Upon successful completion, a corresponding notification will appear on the monitor screen.

But this message is not a guarantee of correct operation. It will be necessary to carry out additional configuration and verification of the EDS Browser plug-in, depending on the type of browser used. For correct operation, the installed program should be restarted, in some cases with a complete restart of the computer.

Advice! In whatever browser the program is used, it should always be restarted after installation.

Features of the installation process

Given that each browser is slightly different in its work, the plugin is adapted for each environment.

Attention! If errors are detected before starting work and the program does not create objects, then it is necessary to allow launching independently for specific sites or pages that the user often visits.

In cases where the plugin is used on specific pages, you need a corresponding icon that will indicate the possibility of using this extension.

To do this, you need to find the CryptoPro CAdES NPAPI Drowser Plug-in and allow it to be used in automatic mode. This is true for Mozilla Firefox. For Opera and Yandex, the procedure for using the extension is identical.

Find the "Extensions" item in the menu, and load the plugin through it. You can also copy and paste the name of the extension into the corresponding query string. The system will do everything by itself. For the Google Chrome browser, the extension will be found by itself, and the user will have to confirm the installation.

After completing all operations and settings, you must close all windows and tabs, restart the browser.

What if the system "does not detect" the program?

It often happens that when installing a plug-in and then trying to work with an EDS, problems appear. A window pops up offering to install the program. In this case, it is recommended to go to the developers' site in the "Contacts" section to state the essence of the problem and get appropriate recommendations. It is recommended to provide screenshots of all activities. In this case, it will be much easier to identify the problem. If the check is successful, a corresponding notification appears that the plugin has been loaded.

Recommendations for using the software

If you have to reinstall an existing plugin, but not working, then first you need to:

remove it and all unnecessary programs through the "Control Panel";
clean out the cache memory;
download the plugin again and run it with administrator rights;
be sure to add all the pages of the "Personal Accounts" to trusted sites.

The rules for installing the CryptoPro CSP plugin in Mozilla Firefox differ depending on the browser version - 52 and higher, or older.

Mozilla Firefox versions below 52

To sign documents in Mozilla Firefox:

Disable automatic updates. To do this, go to “Menu” ⇒ “Settings” ⇒ “Additional” ⇒ “Updates” (Fig. 1).

Rice. 1. Location of the update settings in Mozilla Firefox

Install version 51.0.1 from the official Mozilla Firefox website.

To install the CryptoPro Browser plug-in, you need to do the following:

Download the installer from the official website of the Crypto-Pro company www.cryptopro.ru/products/cades/plugin and run the executable file.

2. In the CryptoPro Browser plug-in installation window, click the "Yes" button (Fig. 2-a).

Rice. 2-a. Installing CryptoPro Browser plug-in

3. Wait for the installation to complete (Fig. 2-b).

Rice. 2-b. Installing CryptoPro Browser plug-in

4. Click the "OK" button and restart the Internet browser (Fig. 2-c).

Rice. 2-in. Installing CryptoPro Browser plug-in

Important

After installing CryptoProBrowser plug- init is necessary to check if the add-on for working with electronic signature CryptoPro EDS Browser plug-in for browsers is installed in the browser.

5. Open the browser, click the "Browser menu" button, select the "Add-ons" section (Fig. 3).

Rice. 3. Browser menu

6. Click the Plugins tab. Opposite the "CryptoPro CAdES NPAPI Browser Plug-in" plug-in, select the "Always enable" option in the drop-down menu (Fig. 4).