Let's see how to activate the electronic DNI for the first time, so that you can enjoy its advantages and can contact and operate with the administration electronically with all the security and comfort. And with our DNI we have the option to carry out different procedures online and sign electronically, although not everyone knows this. Therefore, below we will explain step by step how to activate the electronic DNI, so that you can take advantage of the different electronic certificates that is integrated and also identify you digitally.
DNIe: how to activate it step by step
Thus, in order to use the DNIe or electronic ID from home or any compatible terminal, it will first be necessary activate your digital certificates. To do this you will have to go to a dispatch station of the National Police. It is important that the DNI issuing police station; Furthermore, if you take the opportunity and travel to renew your DNI, you can take advantage right there to activate the electronic DNI and their digital certificates.
In the issuing police stations of the National Police you will see machines dedicated exclusively to DNI, like the ones in the image. Well, to activate the DNIe you will have to insert it into the corresponding slot and put the finger on fingerprint reader to verify your identity. Once you have identified yourself, you will have to follow the steps shown on the screen to activate your electronic ID.
Thus, you will only have to establish a security PIN for certificates and electronic DNI; And that's it, when you finish, extract the DNI and you can start carrying out procedures with the administration that require the DNIe electronically. Remember that you can only complete this process in these special machines of the dispatch police stations from the National Police, not from your home.
When you have your DNIe activated you can use it through some specifically designed readers to use them on your home PC, or download an official NFC app with which to identify the DNIe. Furthermore, the DNIe certificates, once activated, have only one validity of 5 years, so after that time you will have to go back to one of these machines to activate them again.
Now you know what is the electronic DNI and how to activate it step by step; If you want to know more about the DNIe, do not hesitate to consult our article general information on how to request and use it to make telematic procedures with the administration.
