Belgian eID

​​​​Belgian eID is available in Belgium through the Trust1Connector-Accept application and external card reader hardware​

Enable Belgian eID in your services​

Information about the end user​

User experie​​nce​


​Enable Belgian eID in your services​​

Belgian eID, crafted with the Trust1 team, is an innovative platform that addresses the growing need for trust and security in online interactions. At its core, it provides a multifaceted approach to establishing and maintaining trust between parties engaging in digital transactions.
 One of its key features is robust identity verification, ensuring that users can confidently verify the identities of individuals or businesses they are interacting with. This verification process enhances security and reduces the risk of fraudulent activities.
Moreover, Belgian eID offers secure communication channels, enabling users to exchange information and engage in transactions with peace of mind. These channels employ encryption and other advanced security measures to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access.​
Additionally, the platform emphasizes transactional transparency, providing users with insights into the details of their transactions. This transparency builds trust by offering clarity and accountability throughout the entire transaction process.
Overall, Belgian eID aims to revolutionize the digital landscape by redefining how trust is established and maintained online. By prioritizing security, reliability, and user convenience, it empowers individuals and businesses to engage in online interactions with confidence and peace of mind.​

Belgian eID is currently offering support for Belgium.

To enable Belgian eID through the E-Ident service, please contact our support or your sales representative.


Embedded user interface

NOTE: Embedded user interface is no longer recommended due to various browser security restrictions when using iframe with content from a different origin than the page itself.

More information about the embedded UI​

If you still prefer to use iframe to display E-Ident user interface, then the following attribute must be included in the iframe tag for the Belgian eID to work as expected i.e. to process user consent as expected.

allow="clipboard-read; clipboard-write"​


​​Information about the end user

​​Type
​OIDC
​SAML
​Comments
​Birth date
​birthdate
​DOB
​​End user's birthdate
​Card expiry date
​card_expiry_date
​CARD_EXPIRY_DATE
​Expiry date of the card held by the user
​Address
​address
​ADDRESS
​End user's address
​Card number
​card_number
​CARD_NUMBER
​Card number of the card held by the user
​Citizenship
​citizenship
CITIZENSHIP
​End user's citizenship
​Given name
​given_name
​GEVENNAME
​End user's first/given name
​Social Security Number
​ssn
​SSN
​Social security number of the end user
​Place of Birth
​place_of_birth
​PLACE_OF_BIRTH
​End user's place of birth
​SSN Issuing Country
​ssn_issuing_country
​SSN_ISSUING_COUNTRY
​The user's country
​Name
​name
FULL​NAME
​End user's full name
​Family Name
​family_name
​SURNAME
​​End user's surname

Handling of SSN

The social security number (SSN) of an end user will be returned if the SSN scope is set (OIDC) or the returnssn parameter is set to true. The SSN is returned as the ssn claim/attribute and the ssn issuing country is returned in the ssn_issuing_country claim/attribute.

​User Experience (Belgian eID Flow)​

​1. Prerequisite: To be able to use the Belgian eID, the user need:

  • An ID-card, which includes the needed certificates for authentication & signing
  • A USD smart card reader
  • ID-card client software installed in the computer
  • A PIN code confirming identityStep1.png

2. Identity proofing platform for Belgian eID​

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3. Instruction/Validation for the card reader software

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Step 4. Validate Card Reader is attached to the system and Card is inserted properly to read

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5. Verify Data and get certificate

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6. ID Token returned

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