DigiD
DigiD is the Dutch government login app for signing in to public services with a PIN, and on mobile it can also support ID checks.
What is DigiD?
DigiD is a government identity and sign-in app used to access Dutch public and related online services. It helps people log in to government, healthcare, education, and pension websites more securely without relying only on a traditional password. On supported devices, users can sign in with a self-chosen PIN, use the app to approve logins on another device, and manage settings such as language or email details for their DigiD. The service also supports stronger identity verification for some sensitive transactions, including an ID check on mobile devices with NFC support. On Mac, the app is available through the App Store for Apple silicon Macs running a compatible version of macOS. Rijksoverheid publishes the app for people who use DigiD to handle official online tasks.
Key features
- Log in to DigiD-connected services with a PIN instead of only a password
- Approve sign-ins on another device by pairing and confirming the login
- Manage DigiD-related settings such as language and email details
- Use biometric sign-in on supported mobile devices
- Activate and use the app across multiple devices
- Support stronger identity verification for certain sensitive services on supported mobile hardware
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This is a legitimate government login app, so asking for access to identity and account-related information is normal for its purpose. It is designed to help you sign in to official services and may handle data needed for authentication and diagnostics. If you use DigiD for healthcare, municipal, education, or pension services, keep your device secured with a password and only install updates from trusted official sources. Removing the app can interrupt your ability to approve logins or use app-based DigiD access on that Mac.
Recommendation: Keep DigiD if you use Dutch online government or related public services, especially if you sign in with the app instead of SMS or password-only methods. Remove it only if you no longer use DigiD on this Mac and do not need app-based login approval here.
Common paths
/Applications/DigiD.app
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/nl.rijksoverheid.digid.pub
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