SPID digital identity

Understand what SPID is used for, how to activate it and which official sources to consult.

Important information

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What SPID is used for

SPID is Italy’s public digital identity system. It allows users to access online services provided by Italian public administrations and participating private organisations using a personal digital identity.

When you may need it

SPID may be useful when you need to access an Italian public online service or complete a procedure that requires recognized digital identification.

Public online services

SPID can be used to access services provided by organisations such as INPS, the Italian Revenue Agency and participating municipalities.

Online applications and records

It may be used to submit applications, consult personal documents, access official records and manage procedures online.

How to activate SPID

To activate SPID, select an identity provider recognized by AgID, register through the provider’s official website and complete the required identity-verification procedure.

Important

Recognition methods, processing times and possible charges may differ between providers. Check the provider’s official information before beginning the procedure.

Documents and information to prepare

Prepare the main information before beginning. The selected identity provider may require additional steps.

A valid Italian identity document.

An Italian health card or tax code.

A personal email address.

A personal mobile telephone number.

Any device required for identity verification, such as a smartphone, webcam or provider application.

Recommended steps

1. Check whether the service you need requires SPID or accepts another authentication method.

2. Consult the official SPID website and compare the recognized identity providers.

3. Prepare your identity document, health card or tax code, email address and mobile number.

4. Open only the selected provider’s official website.

5. Register and complete the identity-verification procedure required by the provider.

6. After activation, protect your credentials and authentication methods.

Mistakes to avoid

• Do not share your password, security codes or login details.
• Do not use an email address or mobile number that you do not control directly.
• Do not begin the procedure without verifying the provider’s official website.
• Do not open suspicious links received by email, text message or chat.
• Do not give temporary authentication codes to anyone who contacts you.

Goal of this guide

At the end of this guide, you should understand what SPID is used for, which information to prepare and which official sources to use when selecting an identity provider and activating your digital identity.