If the eID function is not activated for your ID card, you will receive a notification when using the AUTHADA app.
With the AUTHADA app, you can unlock your ID card PIN using the "Unlock PIN" function and your PUK.
You can test whether the eID function is activated for your ID card with the AUTHADA app.
To identify yourself with the AUTHADA app, you need your ID card PIN.
You will need to hold your ID card up to the smartphone during the identification process and enter the ID card PIN into the app when requested.
To do this, open the website of your service provider and enter the displayed ident code into the AUTHADA app or scan the QR code with the AUTHADA app.
Before using the online ID card function for the first time, you must change your ID card PIN.
In future, you will always need this PIN if you want to use the online ID card function.
With the NFC interface, iPhones can read the German identity card, the residence permit and the eID card for EU citizens.
- one of the following identity documents: German identity card, residence permit or eID card for EU citizens.
AUTHADA's eID solution is certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and ensures compliance with the highest security requirements.
With the AUTHADA app and the "Change PIN" function, you can assign a new, personal, six-digit PIN.
If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times, your ID card PIN is blocked.
Once you have installed the AUTHADA app, you can use it to identify yourself to your service provider.