Test in Dashboard
This page describes how to test .beID in the Dashboard with your sandbox account before you start integrating in production. In this way you can learn more about available options and how to connect to the eID.
Setup for testing
To be able to test how the login flow looks for an end-user, you need:
- A test card
- A card reader
- ID-card client software installed on your computer
- Sign up and add a domain
- Add .beID
Order test card
You can order valid test cards from eaZyiD. Test credentials and PIN numbers are included in the test card package.
Purchase a card reader
The card reader allows you to insert your ID-card and communicate securely with the ID client software on your computer.
Most standard USB card readers can be used to read the .beID card, as long as they are labelled “PC/SC compliant” and the corresponding driver is installed. For supported browsers, see the .beID site.
Please consult with the card issuer for recommendations and where to purchase a card reader (most electronic stores provide them).
Install the client software
The client software enables the communication between the card reader and the ID-card.
You can download and install the necessary ID-card software on your computer from https://eid.belgium.be/en.
Sign up and add domain
If you don't have an account already, sign up for a free Signicat account by completing the following initial preparations:
- Sign up to the Signicat Dashboard and register your profile. For more details, see the Get started with Signicat guide.
- In the Dashboard, make sure you have set up an organisation and an account.
- Additionally, to use this product, you must set up a domain.
We recommend you create a sandbox account to test our services before going live. Sandbox and production accounts must be set up separately.
Add .beID
Once you have signed up and added a domain, you can add .beID to the list of supported eIDs.
- In the Signicat Dashboard, navigate to Products > eID Hub > eIDs.
- Select + Add new in the top right.
- Choose the eID from the list. Add any required configuration, then select Add.
- Now, review that the eID is available and set to "Active" in the eIDs list.
Test .beID
Test .beID
Once you have added .beID to the list of available eIDs in the Dashboard, you can test how it works for the end-user:
- In the eIDs list, select Test eIDs.
- You are now ready to test the ID-card login in Signicat's sandbox environment.
Test credentials and PIN numbers are included in the test card package.
