Developed by Tx Systems and AirID

Authenticate with your CAC/PIV on your iPhone in seconds. MagenQ is compatible with AirID bluetooth readers and common USB-C readers! MagenQ includes a 7 day free trial, then a low monthly subscription for continued access. MagenQ enables secure certificate based sign in on iOS without exposing sensitive credentials.


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What is MagenQ?

MagenQ is a FIPS complaint software solution/iOS app that connects AirID Bluetooth Smart Card Readers and USB-C Smart Card Reader with native iOS apps through Apple’s CryptoTokenKit. This enables government and enterprise users to perform certificate-based authentication and secure communications on iPhone/iPad. Log in to government portals on your iPhone or iPad with your CAC/PIV Card seamlessly! MagenQ creates a secure bridge between your Bluetooth smart card reader and federal, state, and DoD websites.


What applications does MagenQ support?

Compatible Hardware

MagenQ works with AirID Readers as well as USB-C Smart Card Readers!


  • AirID2 Bluetooth Smart Card Reader
  • AirID2 Mini Bluetooth Smart Card Reader
  • SCR3500 Smart Card Reader
  • ACR39U-NF Smart Card Reader
  • And Many More! Click Here to see all compatible readers!

How Much Does MagenQ Cost?

Individual User

$4.99 per User per Month

Recommended App Store entry point for individual users, direct adoption and evaluation scenarios.


  • Self-service usage
  • App Store billing
  • No customer-specific onboarding

Enterprise/Corporate

$10-18 per User per Month

Recommended enterprise range depending on deployment scope, onboarding, support and infrastructure integration.


  • Customer-specific agreements and billing models
  • User assignment and activation workflows
  • Deployment and support options
  • PKI / infrastructure alignment

Key Features

Native iOS Integration

  •  iOS Mail: Full S/MIME support for encrypted and signed email using smart card certificates


  • Safari: Seamless client-certificate authentication for secure websites and enterprise portals


  • Enterprise Apps: Native support for business applications requiring certificate-based authentication


Advanced Cryptographic Support 

  • RSA keys up to 4096 bits (aligned with NIST SP 800-78-5 requirements)


  • ECDSA (P-256, P-384) for modern signature schemes


  • Future-Ready: designed to align with evolving NIST 2030+ cryptographic standards


Smart Card Compatibility

  • Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card support.
  • Common Access Card (CAC) Support.


How does it work?

MagenQ performs a secure certificate download process which then transfers your card certificates into the iOS keychain where they are stored with hardware level protections. These certificates are then available to Apple Mail, Safari, and any application that relies on standard iOS certificate services. All you have to do is pair your reader to the MagenQ app, wait one moment to fetch your certificates, then you are free to authenticate, sign and decrypt on your iOS device.

Why use MagenQ?

 MagenQ is aligned with government and enterprise security mandates (NIST, DoD, EU equivalents) and offers an end-to-end solution via integrated hardware & software, ultimately reducing integration risk.


MagenQ is FIPS and TAA Compliant.


MagenQ also enables your iPhone or iPad to use smart card certificates as if you were at a stationary workstation. With MagenQ, you can authenticate, sign and decrypt from anywhere. No cables, no dongles, no hassle.