diff --git a/docs/create-packages/Sign-a-Package.md b/docs/create-packages/Sign-a-Package.md
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@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ You can use self-issued certificates for testing purposes. However, packages sig
 
 ## Export the certificate file
 
+* If your certificate is stored in a hardware token, you don't need to export the certificate. Instead, specify the SHA-1 certificate fingerprint (thumbprint) by using the option `--certificate-fingerprint <SHA-1fingerprint>` (replacing `--certificate-path <PathToTheCertificate>`)
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 * You can export an existing certificate to a binary DER format by using the Certificate Export Wizard.
 
   ![Certificate Export Wizard](../reference/media/CertificateExportWizard.png)