PIN codes

  • My PIN is blocked (locked)

    If your PIN code is blocked, you can conveniently unlock it again with the DigiDoc4 application. For this you need your PUK code.

  • PIN and PUK codes: Security recommendations

    A code envelope with the PIN and PUK codes was given to you with your digital identity card. You cannot use the ID-card (or other digital identity cards) without them. Your certificates, i.e. your electronic…

  • Changing ID-card PIN codes and PUK code

    We recommend that you replace the automatically issued PIN and PUK codes of your ID-card immediately: you will better remember the codes you choose yourself. It is also a good idea to occasionally update PIN…

  • ID-card PIN codes: applying for a new code envelope

    If you have forgotten your ID-card, digital-ID or other digital document PIN and PUK codes, you can order a new code envelope from the Police and Border Guard Board.

  • Code envelope with PIN and PUK codes

    You are given a sealed code envelope containing the PIN and PUK codes of the digital identity document (e.g. an ID-card), which allow you to use the card electronically.