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Belgian eID Middleware

Q: How do I uninstall Belgian eID Middleware?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask beid-token`. Homebrew will remove Belgian eID Middleware and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Belgian eID Middleware to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask beid-token` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Middleware for the Belgian eID system

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version5.0.26Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Belgian eID Middleware?

Middleware for the Belgian eID system

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask beid-token

Official Website

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How to Install Belgian eID Middleware on Mac

Follow these steps to install Belgian eID Middleware using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask beid-token
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask beid-token
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm beid-token is installed, then try `beid-token --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Belgian eID Middleware
Run `beid-token` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Belgian eID Middleware

How do I install Belgian eID Middleware on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask beid-token. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run beid-token from Terminal.

Is Belgian eID Middleware free?

Yes, Belgian eID Middleware is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Belgian eID Middleware?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask beid-token. Homebrew will remove Belgian eID Middleware and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Belgian eID Middleware?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Belgian eID Middleware to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask beid-token in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Belgian eID Middleware work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Belgian eID Middleware can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.