> PIN management¶
You can change or unblock the PIN of your ID card in the PIN management.
Fig. 16 Tab PIN management with detected ID card
Requirements for changing your PIN¶
In order to change your PIN, you need an installed, certified card reader and an ID card with enabled eID function.
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Do only certified card readers work?
It is possible that other, non-certified card readers also work. However, those card readers are not tested. Information on card readers can be found on Personalausweisportal.
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I cannot change the PIN, what can I do?
In case you do not meet the requirements, you receive feedback regarding your next steps:
If you meet all requirements, you can start the process Change PIN.
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