Digital Iceland
Login with an electronic ID – instructions
Users can choose from three ways to identify themself with an electronic ID:
With the Identity app.
This identification does not require an Icelandic phone card.Identification with Electronic ID card.
User connects an unique ID card to their own computer using installed authentication software.
Signing in with a Passkey in the Ísland.is App
In the Ísland.is app, you can now use a passkey to sign int to websites that rely on the Ísland.is authentication service, such as My pages and the Application system.
Passkeys provide a secure and convenient way to navigate between the services without using passwords or electronic credentials. A passkey is a digital identity stored on you device (e.g. phone or computer) and uses biometrics (face or fingerprint) or a Pin to verify the login.
How to enable a Passkey:
In the Settings section of the Ísland.is app, select Create a Passkey.
A setup window will open to guide you through the process.
The setup method depends on your device – please follow the on-screen instructions.
The next time you access a secure website through the app, you can authenticate with your passkey instead of signing in with electronic credentials.
Logging out of the app will delete the passkey.
Note: This feature is currently being rolled out and might not be available for all users at this time.
