Setting up your digital identity

A digital identity is an online proof of identity. An NHS staff member can use their digital identity to prove who they are using an app on their smartphone, instead of via a face-to-face appointment.

Only Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) certified with the UK government’s digital identity and attributes trust framework can be used to complete digital identity verification.

The NHS Digital Staff Passport is currently working with the following IDSPs:

• Yoti

• Post Office EasyID

Each app is available for both Apple and Android devices.

Get Yoti from:

• the Apple App Store
• the Google Play Store

Get Post Office EasyID from:

• the Apple App Store
• the Google Play Store

Note: the steps to create your digital identity are the same in both Yoti and Post Office EasyID. We have used screenshots from Yoti for this guidance.

Open the app and select the option to create your new digital identity.

Enter your mobile number so the app can verify your device.

Choose a 5-digit PIN that you'll use to log in to the app.

You'll be asked to use your phone's camera to capture a scan of your face.

Select the type of document you want to use to verify your identity.

Use your phone's camera to take a scan of your ID document.

Your identity has now been verified and you can now use your digital identity to sign up for Digital Staff Passport.

Have you had an email inviting you to register?

• I have had an email inviting me to register
• I have not had an email