AusweisApp

Security & privacy

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What is AusweisApp?

AusweisApp is an electronic identity application for using supported German identity documents with online services. It includes online identification, ID data inspection, and PIN management.

Online identification

ID data inspection

PIN management

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Holders of supported German electronic identity documents

Before you choose

A supported identity document and compatible reader or NFC device are required. The receiving service must support the electronic identification workflow.

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The application is distributed under EUPL-1.2. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. A supported identity document and compatible reader or NFC device are required.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. A supported identity document and compatible reader or NFC device are required.

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Why consider it

Brings online identification and ID data inspection into the same workflow.

Check that the document and reader or phone are compatible, verify the PIN setup, and use a supported service to test an identification transaction.

What to keep in mind

A supported identity document and compatible reader or NFC device are required.

The receiving service must support the electronic identification workflow.

How to use it well

AusweisApp fits holders of supported German electronic identity documents. Check that the document and reader or phone are compatible, verify the PIN setup, and use a supported service to test an identification transaction.

A supported identity document and compatible reader or NFC device are required. The receiving service must support the electronic identification workflow. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is AusweisApp free?

The application is distributed under EUPL-1.2. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. A supported identity document and compatible reader or NFC device are required.

Can I use AusweisApp for online identification?

Yes. AusweisApp includes online identification. Check that the document and reader or phone are compatible, verify the PIN setup, and use a supported service to test an identification transaction.

What hardware or identity document is required?

A supported identity document and compatible reader or NFC device are required.

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