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ElsterAuthenticator

Download

You must first accept the license agreement before you can proceed to the Download of the ElsterAuthenticator.

System requirements

The ElsterAuthenticator is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
You need approx. 250 MB of free space on your hard disk. If you want to display your mailbox messages as PDF files, you also need a program for displaying PDF files.


Notes
  • In macOS, only the G&D StarSign Crypto USB Token (S) security stick can be used with macOS version 10.12 or higher. Unfortunately, older security sticks and signature cards cannot be supported for technical reasons.

  • If your PC or network is protected by a Firewall, please refer to our instructions in the

    FAQ about the ElsterAuthenticator.
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Functions

The ElsterAuthenticator is the interface between your security stick or signature card and Mein ELSTER. If you use Mein ELSTER with your security stick or signature card, the ElsterAuthenticator must be started on your system at the same time.

The ElsterAuthenticator is used for:

  • Login to Mein ELSTER with your already registered security stick or signature card
  • registering your security stick or signature card with Mein ELSTER
  • authenticated data transmission (sending a form)
  • decrypting messages in your inbox
  • Loading saved designs
  • the ELSTER-fit audit
  • a change of the Login option to security stick or signature card

Target group

The ElsterAuthenticator program is intended for all users of Mein ELSTER who work with the security stick or signature card Login options.