Der ElsterAuthenticator ist die Schnittstelle zwischen ihrem Sicherheitsstick bzw. ihrer Signaturkarte und Mein ELSTER. Wenn Sie Mein ELSTER mit Ihrem Sicherheitsstick oder Ihrer Signaturkarte verwenden, muss der ElsterAuthenticator nebenher auf Ihrem System gestartet sein.
Publisher’s description (German)
What is ElsterAuthenticator?
ElsterAuthenticator is a program for Windows from Bayerisches Landesamt fuer Steuern.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 123.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 65.0.0, released on April 21, 2026. 3 versions are listed since November 24, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ElsterAuthenticator is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ElsterAuthenticator safe to download?
- The file is served by download.elster.de, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A70A65DF79F3E5542EACE6811D2DAE37920ED8CD4B9905E0F573C42F03DB4390· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65.0.0Latest | April 21, 2026 | 123.7 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 64.0.0 | November 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 63.0.0 | November 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BayerischesLandesamtfuerSteuern.ElsterAuthenticator -eElsterAuthenticator_windows_65_0_0_x64.exe -q -console -Vsys.programGroupAllUsers$Boolean=false -dir ..\..\..\ElsterAuthenticatorRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bayerisches Landesamt fuer Steuern
- Licence
- Endbenutzer-Lizenzvertrag
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 65.0.0
- Released
- April 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- elster.de
- winget ID
- BayerischesLandesamtfuerSteuern.ElsterAuthenticator
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Frequently asked questions
Is ElsterAuthenticator safe to download?
The download comes from download.elster.de, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ElsterAuthenticator with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ElsterAuthenticator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ElsterAuthenticator run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ElsterAuthenticator?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 24, 2025.
Can I use ElsterAuthenticator without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.