Secure login tips

Always check first whether the URL (the web address) is from DigiD. Always do this before attempting to log in or enter data. The URL is in the address bar of your browser.

Do you see any strange characters or words in the URL? Then leave the website immediately.

• No personal information: Do not use personal information in your password such as your name or date of birth, as this makes it easier for others to guess your password.
• Long password: Create a password of at least 12 characters.
• Change regularly: Change your password twice a year. 

Tip strong password

• Use a sentence you can remember and use the first letter of each word from that sentence. 

Example: For DigiD I create a complex password that is hard to guess. The password is: FDDIcacptih2g

Never give your DigiD app, PIN code or your DigiD login credentials to others. Be careful if you enter your login credentials in a public place, such as a library. Take a look around and make sure no one’s watching. 

Always update your computer and phone immediately when an update is available to minimise the chance of getting viruses. A virus exploits vulnerabilities in older versions of programs and operating systems. Are you using a version that is not up to date? Then you run a greater risk.

A virus scanner checks your computer and tells you if it is not safe. Therefore, use the virus scanner regularly and always update it immediately. 

Open Wi-Fi networks are networks that are not protected by a password. These are networks on a terrace, for example. It is much easier to break into someone’s computer or phone on these kinds of networks. Even when you do not use DigiD, it is safer to avoid open Wi-Fi networks.