Central Digital Identity: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use a single digital identity to access various German government services online.
The Central Digital Identity is a single digital login that allows you to access various government services online through one unified account.
Who it's for
This scheme is designed for all citizens who require access to government portals. If you need to interact with national digital services online, this identity is intended to facilitate that access.
What you get
The primary benefit is a single sign-on for government services. This system simplifies your digital interactions by providing one set of credentials to navigate different official online platforms. Instead of managing multiple separate usernames and passwords for various different government agencies, you use this single digital identity to manage your access across the supported services.
What it costs you
Using this digital identity is free of charge. There are no fees required to register for or maintain your account. To complete the process and verify who you are, you will need to have your official ID card ready to use during the setup process.
The catch to know
While the system is designed to unify many services, it is not yet universal. The main thing to keep in mind is that not all local municipal services are connected to this digital identity system yet. While you can access many national services, you may still find that some tasks at the local level require different methods or traditional offline processes.
How to apply
- Navigate to the official government portal.
- Begin the registration process to create your account.
- Use your official ID card to verify your identity as prompted by the system.
- Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to finalize your digital credentials.