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The new interim solution, which has been available for
EFS-Web and Private PAIR authentication since October 2016, is now available
for Digital
Certificate Manager (DCM) as well. This interim solution provides a new,
plug-in-free option for users to authenticate and manage their PKI
certificates, and will expand browser options until a new, permanent solution
is in place. While you can continue to use the existing method (Java Applet), the
new authentication method will be available for use.
If You Want to Use the New DCM Method - Java Web Start
This interim solution uses Java Web Start technology,
allowing users to authenticate into EFS-Web, Private PAIR, and DCM utilizing
their current digital certificate. The new option provides users more
flexibility in browser choice as it reduces the dependency on the Java Applet
plug-in.
To use the Java Web Start option, you must have version 8 of
the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) software installed.
Upon entering DCM
in your web browser, select the “Digital Certificate Management with
Java Web Start (new method)” link, which will launch a new window that shows
multiple options for DCM functions. Depending on which function you select, the
additional information required will vary. Some functions, such as “Register
for Recovery Codes," will require you to input your .epf file, password, select
the checkbox next to “I understand…”, and click the Authenticate
button.
For additional information and instructions on using the Interim
Authentication and DCM method, please visit EFS-Web
and PAIR System Requirements, under the Java Web Start section.
If you have questions, please contact the Patent EBC at
1-866-217-9197 or ebc@uspto.gov.
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