In today's article, we talk about the citizen card reader, more precisely on how to install and use this equipment.

In recent years, it has become possible to use public services through the citizen card. Therefore, a citizen card reader is more than a useful piece of equipment, it is essential.

Thanks to the chip integrated into citizen cards, it is now possible to access public services and carry out procedures such as changing the tax address, authenticating electronic documents and even renewing the citizen card itself.

The chip integrated in the citizen's card contains information such as the citizen's biometric data, that is, fingerprints, address, date of issue, certificate for secure authentication and qualified certificate for digital signature. Thanks to the citizen card reader, you will be able to access this data and use it as a means of authentication in a series of channels. 

Citizen card reader: how to install? 

Many users have doubts about installing the citizen card reader. However, the process is simple and most of the time, it doesn't take more than just a few minutes. Just plug the device into a USB port on your laptop and from there, follow the steps. 

Then, just access the portal Autenticação.gov, (que allows identification, authentication and digital signature), choose the operating system and download the citizen card application, which will allow you to deal with matters without leaving your home.

Finally, just insert the citizen card and enter the PIN, indicated on the citizen card services letter. 

How to use the citizen card reader

The citizen card reader, associated with the Autenticação.gov application, allows the use of various electronic features. The main advantage of this equipment is being able to handle matters without leaving home and without any personal interaction. And do you see those huge queues that characterize some public services so well? Forget them! By using a citizen card reader, you will save time and gain more independence and autonomy. 

According to the portal, Autenticação.gov, you will be able to: 

• Sign digital documents;

• Customize the digital signature;

• View the address and finalize the process of changing the address on the Citizen Card;

• Change Citizen Card PIN codes;

• Insert notes or information that the citizen understands as relevant, such as emergency contacts, blood group, allergies, etc.;

• View and print the personal data contained in the Citizen Card.

Buy citizen card reader 

At Aquário, we have several types and models of citizen card readers. All of them with an excellent quality-price ratio. Meet some: 

1Life Citizen Card Reader cr:citizen

O 1Life Citizen Card Reader cr:citizen is an affordable and effective device for reading citizen cards. It has a USB 2.0 connection, read/write speed up to 420Kbps and an extra: it is also compatible with the DNI, the National Identity Document of Spain. 

Citizen Card Reader Smart Card OMNIKEY

 

O OMNIKEY Smart Card Reader is a high performance device for use in the work environment. It has several positioning options, has a robust and compact housing and is very easy to install. 

EVO Bit4id Mini Citizen Card Reader

This device is another good alternative. It meets all the functional and technical requirements required by citizen cards, offering simplicity of use and versatility of integration in a device that combines maximum security and the most advanced technology. 

If you have any questions about the installation and use of these appliances, do not hesitate to contact us.Our team will be happy to advise you!