Entrust nShield requires registering each Cryptographic Security Platform node as a client. When using an Entrust nShield HSM, repeat the below steps for each node.

To register a Cryptographic Security Platform node as Entrust nShield client

1. Ensure the Cryptographic Security Platform node is registered on the HSM as a privileges client.
2. Run the client registration wizard as explained in https://nshielddocs.entrust.com/security-world-docs/v12.80/connect-ug-nix/configure.html#ConfigureConnectClient
3. When prompted Please enter your client IP address, type the node IP address and click Yes.
4. When prompted ​Do you want to save the IP in the config? click Yes.
5. When prompted Please choose the client permissions click Privileged.
6. When prompted Do you want secure authentication enabled on this client? click No.