Digital Identity: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use a secure, verified way to prove your identity online for various government services.
Digital Identity is a secure and verified way to prove who you are when you use online services in Australia.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to all citizens. It is designed to provide a streamlined way for people to manage their online presence and interact with various services through a single, verified digital credential.
What you get
By using this service, you receive a secure and verified way to prove your identity online. Instead of manually providing physical documents or repeating complex identity checks every time you access a new online portal, this system allows you to confirm your identity digitally. This is intended to make navigating digital systems more efficient and more secure by using a verified digital version of your identity.
What it costs you
There is no cost to use this service; it is entirely free. You do not need to pay any fees to set up your digital identity or to use it to access participating services.
The catch to know
The main thing to keep in mind is that the digital ecosystem is still growing. While the goal is widespread adoption, not all government services support all identity providers yet. This means you may find that some services still require traditional identity verification methods while others have fully integrated the digital identity system.
How to apply
- Visit the official portal to understand how the digital identity system works.
- Identify which identity providers are available to you.
- Complete the verification process through your chosen identity provider.
- Use your verified digital credentials to log in to participating government services.