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SPID

Sistema Pubblico di Identita Digitale (Public Digital Identity System)

SPID is Italy's federated digital identity system that lets users access public administration and participating private services with a single set of credentials from an accredited provider. It was the first private-sector-led eID scheme notified under eIDAS.

What it does
Online authenticationIdentity verification / KYCCross-border interoperabilitySelective attribute sharing
Country:🇮🇹 Italy
Type:Government login
Status:Live
Launched:2016
Issuer:Agency for Digital Italy (AGID), with credentials issued by accredited private identity providers
Who can get it:Italian citizens and residents (and Italians abroad) aged 18 or older
Format
Mobile appWeb credential
Identity attributes
Legal nameDate of birthFiscal codeEmail
Authentication methods
Username and passwordMobile appOne-time password
Common use cases
Government servicesTaxHealthcareBenefits
Standards
eIDAS LoA (Substantial and High)SAML 2.0
Coverage

Tens of millions of digital identities issued across the population

Interoperability

eIDAS notified; the first privately operated scheme notified under the regulation

Privacy and trust

Identity providers are private but accredited and supervised by AGID, and the federated model lets services request a defined set of attributes.

SPID: frequently asked questions

What is SPID?
It is Italy's public digital identity system that gives you a single login to access online services of the public administration and participating private bodies.
How do I get a SPID identity?
You request it from one of the accredited identity providers, which verify your identity and issue your credentials, often with an app and one-time codes.
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