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How to Integrate the eID Function
To integrate the eID function into your product or offer, the following steps are necessary:
1. Connection to an eID server
The most important component for a…
Requirements
In order to use the eID function successfully, a number of requirements must be met. That is why we explain here in detail what you need to identify yourself securely online.
There…
Download AusweisApp
AusweisApp is a software that you install on your smartphone, computer or tablet in order to read out your ID card and to be able to identify yourself digitally. In addition,…
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on behalf of the Federal Office for Information Security Godesberger…
This accessibility statement applies to the version 2.2.0 of the AusweisApp available at www.ausweisapp.bund.de.
As the party responsible for the software - on behalf of the German…
Getting Help fast: FAQs and Online Help
[Translate to English:] Sie haben Fragen rund um die Nutzung der AusweisApp? In den Häufig Gestellten Fragen – FAQ bekommen Sie eine schnelle Antwort zu…
Where can I download AusweisApp?
You can download AusweisApp here. Depending on your operating system, select the appropriate download and install AusweisApp on your computer, smartphone or…
How the eID Function Works
The eID function of your ID card, electronic residence permit or eID card allows you to securely identify yourself online.
But how does this actually work?
A…
With the eID function of the ID card, electronic residence permit and the eID card for EU citizens, it is possible to identify yourself securely online. For this purpose, you need to read out the…
What is a Service Provider?
By definition, service providers (i.e. public authorities, banks, insurance companies, etc.) are those that want to read data from the identity card, the electronic…
