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Welcome to the SoftHSMv2 Wiki!

SoftHSMv2 is a software implementation of a cryptographic store accessible through a PKCS#11 interface. It is designed to meet the requirements of OpenDNSSEC and can also be used with other cryptographic products.

Key Features

• PKCS#11 interface for cryptographic operations
• Supports Botan and OpenSSL as crypto backends
• Cross-platform: Linux, Windows, macOS
• Token storage in files or database (SQLite3)
• Easy backup and migration

Getting Started

• See the Installation page for build and setup instructions.
• The Usage page covers initializing tokens and using SoftHSMv2 with PKCS#11 applications.
• For configuration details, refer to the Configuration page.

Community & Support

• GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests
• Releases for changelogs and downloads
• Contributing for guidelines on how to help improve SoftHSMv2

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If you’re new to SoftHSMv2, start with the Installation and Usage pages. For advanced topics, see the Platform Notes and FAQ.