Card reader
You can use your ID-software with any card reader that can retrieve data from Estonian ID-card, digital ID and other cards. In this section, we have compiled some instructions about solutions you can try out if your ID-card reader is malfunctioning.
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Useful information about smartcard readers
Chip cards may behave differently depending on the operating system. The following lists the basic requirements of each operating system and tested card readers.
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ID-card and smart card reader: checking the functionality of your smart card reader
To check the functionality of the ID-card reader, insert your ID-card into the card reader, connect it to the computer and open the DigiDoc4.
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Issues with the ID-card reader
What to do if issues arise with the card reader while using the ID-card?
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Internet connection lost on MacBook Air when connecting a card reader to the computer
If your computer is a MacBook Air and you are establishing a hard-wire connection using Apple USB Ethernet Adapter, your internet connection is cut off when you connect the card reader to the computer’s USB.
