AusweisApp2

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AusweisApp2 [1] is the client to use german identity cards to authenticate with some online services.

Install

Install the client from aur ausweisapp2AUR

Card Reader

Install the driver for a Supported Device, for example:

ReinerSCT Cyber Jack
pcsc-cyberjackAUR

You also need to start the pcsd daemon (systemctl start pcsd.socket).

Smartphone as Card Reader

You can also use a smartphone as the card reader, if both your computer and the smartphone are in the same network. You must install and run AusweisApp on the phone (available for Android / iPhone)