Folder Watch (Auto-Signing)

How Folder Watch Works

The Signing Engine monitors source folders for new files and automatically signs them.

Detection Methods

1. FileSystemWatcher: Instant detection when files are created
2. Polling: Safety net — checks every 20 seconds (configurable)

Processing Flow

1. New file detected in source folder
2. Wait for file to finish writing (up to 10 seconds)
3. 5-second debounce to prevent double-processing
4. Sign the file using the profile's configuration
5. Move signed file to destination folder
6. Delete original from source folder

Configuration

• Watch Interval: Polling interval in seconds (default: 20)
• Watch Subfolders: Enable to include subdirectories

Monitoring

Check signing engine status via API:

GET /api/signing/status
Authorization: Bearer ADMIN_TOKEN

Response includes: total signed, total failed, queue depth, last sign time, last error.

Tips

• Use separate source/destination folders to avoid re-signing
• Ensure the Windows user session is active (required for USB token access)
• Configure Auto-Logon in the GUI for unattended operation