This tutorial guides you on how to read the PIV-supported devices.

The ID Reader option allows you to read the contents of the PIV-supported devices (PIV, PIV-I, PIV+FIDO2, or CIV identities) or Security Keys. This is useful to verify if all the certificates have been loaded onto the device for authentication and verification.

1. Go to Management> ID Reader on the dashboard. The ID reader page is displayed.
2. Connect a device. The system detects the connected device.
   1. For Smart card: Connect a card reader to your computer and insert a smart card.
   2. For Security Key: Insert the security key into a USB port.
3. Enter the PIN of the PIV application.
4. Select OK to see the following details. The details displayed may vary based on the device type and device profile.
   1. Device Information: This is the ATR of the device, the serial number, and the model of the device.
   2. CHUID Information: CHUID stands for Cardholder Unique Identifier. This is a number that is stored electronically on a smart card.
   3. FASC-N: This is a primary identifier of the smart card for physical access control.
   4. Certificates: This section shows the details of the user and the certificates present inside the smart card. It displays the details of the below-mentioned certificates:
      1. Authentication
      2. Card Authentication
      3. Digital Signature
      4. Key Management
   5. User Biometrics: This section shows all the user biometrics captured as part of the enrollment process.