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qemu-hw-usb-smartcard

QEMU USB smartcard device

  • Plugin
  • VIRTUALIZATION
  • SECURITY
  • HARDWARE
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

Adds QEMU support for USB smartcard devices in virtual machines. It helps guests use smartcards for authentication, certificates, or specialized access workflows when hardware redirection is configured.

Install it as a QEMU security-hardware component. Smartcards can unlock accounts or sign data, so expose them only to trusted guests and verify redirection settings.

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