Use your identity card and an eID card reader to log in. This is the standard login procedure to access the various Belgian government online services. This also guarantees the highest level of protection.

To log in with your eID, you will need the following:

Your eID-card. Always insert your eID into the card reader before going to the online desk.

Your PIN code. This is a 4-digit code.

The right software to use your eID. You can download it for free:

Download eID software (belgium.be).

• Built-in card reader: some computers and keyboards have a built-in card reader.
• Separate card reader: a separate card reader can be easily connected to your PC via a cable.

Use your digital ID to log in securely with your smartphone.

To use this login option, you must already be registered at itsme.

The brochure explains how to do this You can also find out about itsme via  itsme®-app | Discover itsme.

Citizens of another European Union country can use eIDAS to log into Belgian government online services through their own (notified) national identifiers and means of  authentication.

You can see the list of countries where a national electronic identifier can already be used by choosing 'Log in with an EU-recognised login method' when logging into an online service.

More information can be found on the following webpage: Log in with eIDAS

Log in via CSAM with your commercial certificate.

Only the following named commercial certificates are allowed:

• GlobalSign- PersonalSign 3 Pro Certificate
• Quo Vadis EU Qualified-certificaaten Quo Vadis BE Qualified Certificaten
• Isabel 6

The supported Certificate Authorities (CA) can be found here.

When prompted, select the commercial certificate you wish to use.

Enter your PIN code.

If you have any questions about commercial certificates, please visit the CSAM commercial certificate help page.