English - Developer Options
AusweisApp2 features so-called developer options, available for the supported operating systems of Windows and macOS. They facilitate the integration of eID services.
Windows & macOS
Developer options are activated by the version number accessible via „Help“ -> „Version Information“ 10 times. This is applicable for both Windows and macOS. Once activated, the developer options are accessible via „Settings“.
Android & iOS
The mobile version of AusweisApp2 does not feature the developer mode. Solely the test mode (Test-PKI) for self-authentication may be activated and deactivated by clicking the magnifying glass on the start screen 10 times.
Settings
Developer options allow to adjust two different settings:
Test mode for self-authentication (Test-PKI)
In general, the self-authentication is a build-in service of AusweisApp2 and can only be used with genuine ID cards. However, when in test mode, AusweisApp2 uses a test service allowing for self-authentication with a test ID card.
Developer mode
When the developer mode is activated, some safety measures during an authentication process are ignored. Ignoring the safety measures with test services usually employed in test scenarios, yields a successful authentication. For example, secure TLS connections (https) as well as insecure connections without TLS (http) are accepted. Invalid certificates will be ignored. Each safety breach will be highlighted as an internal notification in AusweisApp2 or the operating system respectively.
Plese note: Developer mode can only be used for test services, usage with genuine provider certificates is not possible.