AusweisApp

by Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnikv2.5.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

App zur Nutzung der eID-Funktion des Personalausweises der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Governikus.AusweisApp --exact --version 2.5.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for AusweisApp

AusweisApp uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /qn.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i AusweisApp-2.5.1.msi /qn /norestart

See the full silent install reference for AusweisApp →

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About

Die AusweisApp ist eine Software, die Sie auf Ihrem Smartphone, Computer oder Tablet installieren, um

IhrenPersonalausweis, Ihren elektronischen Aufenthaltstitel oder die eID-Karte auszulesen und sich so

digital auszuweisen. Darüber hinaus ermöglicht die AusweisApp den verschlüsselten Datenaustausch

zwischen Ausweis und Online-Dienst, bei dem Sie sich identifizieren möchten.

Installers · v2.5.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for AusweisApp.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AusweisApp on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Governikus.AusweisApp --exact --version 2.5.1. winget downloads the installer from Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install AusweisApp silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Governikus.AusweisApp --exact 2.5.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for AusweisApp?

AusweisApp uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i AusweisApp-2.5.1.msi /qn /norestart. The silent switches are /qn.

How do I uninstall AusweisApp via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Governikus.AusweisApp --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from AusweisApp's Apps & Features entry.

Is AusweisApp free?

AusweisApp is distributed under European Union Public Licence (EUPL v1.2). Refer to the publisher (https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de/home) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does AusweisApp work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls AusweisApp directly from the publisher.

How do I keep AusweisApp up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Governikus.AusweisApp --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of AusweisApp from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.5.1latest
2.5.0
2.4.1
2.4.0
2.3.2
2.3.1
2.3.0
2.2.2
2.2.1
2.2.0