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Belgium e-ID middleware
Middleware for the Belgian electronic identity card
Version 5.0.17.5498 · by ZETES S.A., Fedict
Official site: eid.belgium.be
About Belgium e-ID middleware
This package contains the BeID middleware to be used with the Belgian electronic identity card.
This piece of software is needed by smartcard applications to make the card recognized properly by them.
With this middleware, you can:
* Communicate with secure websites that require eID authentication
* Sign documents and emails using your eID
* Using the viewer, read the identity data on eID cards, verify their validity, and store them for future usage
* Using the provided API, do all of the above in custom applications of your own.
## Notes
- This package only contains the middleware, if you want to be able to use your browser to verify your identity online or sign a document with an app, this obviously requires dedicated software. If you just want to be able to read and check data from your card or simply change your PIN code, you can also install the [official viewer](https://chocolatey.org/packages/eid-belgium-viewer).
How to install Belgium e-ID middleware
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install belgium-e-id-middleware
- Open Belgium e-ID middleware once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Belgium e-ID middleware free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to eid.belgium.be, the developer's official site, where Belgium e-ID middleware is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Belgium e-ID middleware?
The version listed here is 5.0.17.5498, published /Date(1647. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Belgium e-ID middleware from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install belgium-e-id-middleware. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Belgium e-ID middleware safe?
Belgium e-ID middleware downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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