https://www.epo.org/en/node/phasing-out-use-smart-cards-2024?page=1

Phasing out the use of smart cards in 2024

Phasing out the use of smart cards in 2024

Questions and answers

FAQ

If the two-factor authentication patch for eOLF will not be installed, will it have any influence on the installation of upcoming patches? (in eOLF it is essential that patches are installed in a certain order)

Following the release of eOLF SP15, all further updates will be for SP15 and not for earlier...

FAQ

Is it still possible to install the two-factor authentication patch at a later stage (see previous question; order of installation of patches)

The introduction of EPO Account is via eOLF SP15, a new base package.

Customers can upgrade...

FAQ

If the two-factor authentication patch is installed for eOLF, can the user still use the smart card in parallel?

Yes, but only if the smart card hasn’t yet expired and in any case only until the end of 2024, when...