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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:

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 do not have an account already, then you need to sign up to the Signicat Dashboard for free and complete the initial preparations. To do this:

  1. Sign up to the Signicat Dashboard and register your profile.
  2. Ensure that you have created an organisation.
  3. Create an account. To do this:
    1. Go to Signicat Dashboard > Organisation, then select + Add account.
    2. Enter an account name, choose the type of account that you want to create, then select Create.
  4. Create a domain. To do this:
    1. Go to Signicat Dashboard > Settings > Domain management, then select + Add domain.
    2. To create a standard domain, enter a domain name. Then, select Add domain.
    3. To create a custom domain, follow the instructions in the Custom domains documentation.
Account types

We recommend that 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.

  1. In the Signicat Dashboard, navigate to Products > eID Hub > eIDs.
  2. Select + Add new in the top right.
  3. Choose the eID from the list. Add any required configuration, then select Add.
  4. Now, review that the eID is available and set to "Active" in the eIDs list.
Test .beID

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:

  1. In the eIDs list, select Test eIDs.
  2. 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.

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