Electronic IDs are simple, personal authentications used in the electronic world to simplify communication and increase security. They allow you to identify yourself, log in to websites, sign documents, and access services securely and reliably.

To obtain an Electronic ID, you must be 13 years of age or older and have a valid Icelandic passport.

Two different ways to activate Electronic IDs:

1. Electronic IDs on a Mobile Phone with a SIM Card from an Icelandic Telecom Company:

You go to a service center with a valid ID (passport, driver's license, or Icelandic ID card issued by Registers Iceland). You sign an agreement related to the ID. The ID is then saved on the SIM card in your mobile phone.

2. Auðkenni App on a Mobile Phone or Smart Device with NFC Support

You download the Auðkenni app to your mobile phone or smart device with NFC support. You activate the ID with an Icelandic passport on your phone.

Verify profile with your phone number:

A) Some jobs on Alfred require electronic identification, and this will appear in applications as shown in the image below:

B) To register your account with an electronic ID, you need to enter your phone number and then select "Verify". Afterwards, you should receive a request for approval via electronic ID.

C) You can now apply for jobs that require an electronic ID.

Verify profile with the Auðkenni App:

A) If you don’t have an electronic ID on your phone but have an Icelandic ID number (kennitala), you can authenticate using the Auðkenni app. To do this, an Auðkenni account registered with the ID number marked in the field below is required.

B) When an applicant has created an account with Auðkenni and registers their ID number, a request window appears, prompting them to complete authentication in the Auðkenni app.

C) After successful authentication, a window will pop up confirming that the process was successful.

Uppfært þann: 03/07/2025