{"id":3456,"date":"2026-08-13T09:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consgedda.esteri.it\/?page_id=3456"},"modified":"2026-08-13T09:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:21:54","slug":"public-digital-identity-system-spid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consgedda.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/public-digital-identity-system-spid\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Digital Identity System (SPID)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is SPID?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Public Digital Identity System (SPID<\/strong>) is a simple, fast and secure way to access<\/strong> the digital services provided by local and central public administrations.<\/p>\n

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It consists of a single set of credentials<\/strong> (username and password) representing each citizen\u2019s personal digital identity. Through SPID, citizens are recognized by the Public Administration and can access digital services in a personalized and secure manner.<\/p>\n

SPID also allows access to public services in EU Member States through the European Union<\/strong><\/a> eIDAS system, as well as to services provided by private companies and businesses that have chosen SPID as an identification tool.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the access system on which SPID is based, the Public Administration is even closer to citizens. By providing everyone with a consistent and intuitive way of accessing online services, SPID makes it easier to use digital services and simplifies citizens\u2019 interaction with public offices.<\/p>\n

The private sector can also benefit from digital identity by improving the user experience and the management of customers\u2019 personal data.<\/p>\n

What are you waiting for? With SPID, you register once and never have to worry about it again.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to activate SPID<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Prepare:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • a valid Italian identity document;<\/li>\n
  • your health card or tax identification number;<\/li>\n
  • an email address and a mobile phone number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Access the website of one of the digital identity providers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

(Identity Providers<\/strong>) accredited and supervised by AgID.<\/td>\n

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Proceed with activation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • register;<\/li>\n
  • complete the identification process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Identification methods<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can complete the identification process:<\/p>\n

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  • in person;<\/li>\n
  • via webcam;<\/li>\n
  • through an audio-video session combined with a bank transfer;<\/li>\n
  • using your CIE, CNS or digital signature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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SPID security levels<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPID provides three levels of security:<\/p>\n

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  • Level 1;<\/li>\n
  • Level 2;<\/li>\n
  • Level 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Required documents<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before activating SPID<\/strong>, make sure you have:<\/p>\n