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Download and install the eID software for electronic identity
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eID Viewer

On Windows

How do I check the status of my eID certificates?
How do I open the eID Viewer?
No certificates appear in the eID Viewer. What should I do?
How do I check whether my eID card reader is recognised?
How do I check whether the eID Viewer is ready to read an identity card?
My eID card reader is not recognised. What should I do?
My certificates are not trusted. What should I do?
I see the error message "DllNotFoundException" in the eID Viewer. What should I do?
How do I check whether my eID card reader is recognised in Device Manager?

On Mac

How do I open the eID Viewer?
How do I check whether my eID card reader is recognised?
How do I check the status of my eID certificates?
My eID card reader is not recognised as a smartcard reader. What should I do?
No certificates appear in the eID Viewer. What should I do?
My certificates are not trusted. What should I do?
How do I check whether the eID card reader is in the USB device hierarchy?