How to Download PKI Component on ICEGATE Portal to Use DSC?

Most of these services on the ICEGATE Portal require you to use one thing necessarily: a registered Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

Here's the twist! Before you can even register or use your DSC on ICEGATE, you must install & set up the Signer Utility for ICEGATE or the PKI Component for ICEGATE.

This PKI Component is what enables your browser and the ICEGATE system to detect your DSC, validate your certificate, and allow secure signing.

Want to know how to download PKI component on ICEGATE portal without any hassle? Here is a complete guide to complete your installation and setup of the latest PKI component for ICEGATE.

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Prerequisites to Download PKI Component on ICEGATE Portal

Make sure you have the following before you do the PKI Component download:

1. Java 1.8 Installed (32-bit or 64-bit)

The PKI Component requires Java 1.8 to function properly.

If the PKI setup file is showing a size below 100 MB, it usually means Java is missing. Install Java first and then try again.

2. Read & Write Access on Your System

Your system should be able to create, modify, and save files on the computer.

3. Administrative Permissions

You should have permission to change system settings and install software.

Note: The setup should NOT be run using "Run as Administrator". Just open it normally.)

4. Supported Windows Versions

The PKI Component works on the following Windows operating systems:

- Windows 7
- Windows 8 / 8.1
- Windows 10

How to Download PKI Component on ICEGATE Portal?

Follow these steps to download and install the PKI Component on the ICEGATE portal:

Steps to Download ICEGATE PKI Component

Step 1: Visit the ICEGATE Portal

Go to www.icegate.gov.in.

Step 2: Open the DSC Section

Go to Services -> Digital Signature Certificate.

Step 3: Click on ‘Sign Using DSC'

This will open the nCode PKI Component page.

Step 4: Download the PKI Component

Click on Download Signer Utility.
The latest PKI Component will start downloading automatically.

Install Java & PKI Component

Step 5: Install Java

Go to your Downloads folder -> double-click the Java installer -> click Install -> wait for it to complete.

Step 6: Extract the PKI Component Folder

Right-click the downloaded ZIP file -> select Extract All.

Step 7: Install the PKI Component

Open the extracted folder -> double-click nCode PKI Component 64-bit ->
Click Next -> I Agree -> finish installation -> close the setup.

Install the Certificate (Important Step)

Step 8: Open the nCode PKI Installation Folder

Go to This PC -> Program Files -> nCode PKI Component.

Step 9: Run InstallCert

Open the InstallCert folder -> double-click Run 64.
A small window will open — just minimize it.

Step 10: Open Certificate Manager

Press Windows + R -> type certmgr.msc -> press Enter.

Step 11: Import the Localhost Certificate

1. In the new window, expand Trusted Root Certification Authorities.

2. Right-click Certificates -> All Tasks -> Import.

3. Click Next, then Browse.

4. Go to your Downloads -> nCode PKI Component folder.

5. Select localhost.crt.

6. Click Next -> Finish.

You will see a message: “The import was successful.” Now the PKI Component download is done.

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Final Words

Setting up the PKI Component on the ICEGATE portal may look technical at first. However, once you follow the steps in order, installing nCode PKI component 4.0 download process becomes simple and smooth.

With the PKI Component correctly installed, ICEGATE will easily detect your DSC, helping you sign Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, documents, and other filings without errors.

So why wait? Go through the guide and know how to download PKI component on ICEGATE portal without any errors.

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