---
name: "beid-pkcs11-tool"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "beid-tools"
version: "3.5.2.dfsg-10"
release: "Debian 6.0 (Squeeze)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/beid-pkcs11-tool"
---

# beid-pkcs11-tool(1)

generic smart card utility

## NAME

beid-pkcs11-tool - generic smart card utility

## SYNOPSIS

**beid-pkcs11-tool** \[OPTIONS\]

## DESCRIPTION

The **beid-pkcs11-tool** utility can be used from the command line to perform miscellaneous operations on the Belgium eID PKCS11 library, such as changing your PIN or testing the library.

## OPTIONS

- **--show-info**, **-I**

  Show global token information

- **--list-slots**, **-L**

  List the available slots

- **--list-mechanisms**, **-M**

  List the mechanisms supported by the token

- **--list-objects**, **-O**

  List the objects on the token

- **--login**, **-l**

  Log into the token first (not needed when using --pin)

- **--pin** *pin***, -r** *pin*

  Supply the PIN on the command line

- **--change-pin**, **-c**

  Change the PIN

- **--slot** *slot*

  Specify number of the slot to use

- **--module** *module*

  Specify PKCS11 library to use (default = libbeidpkcs11.so)

- **--test**, **-t**

  Test (best used with the --login or --pin option)

## SEE ALSO

[**beid-tool**(1)](/beid-tool/1.md)

## AUTHORS

**beid-pkcs11-tool** is based on pkcs11-tool (www.openc.org) and adapted for the Belgian national eID card by Zetes NV/SA (www.zetes.com).