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Is it safe to share a MitID QR code or a screenshot of it with someone?

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Short answer

No, you should never share a MitID QR code with anyone, neither by sending a screenshot nor by sharing your screen. The same goes for your MitID codes and for the MitID app, code display, code reader or chip, which you should never show or hand over. No public authority or real private company will ask for your MitID details unless you contacted them first. The only person you may give your user ID to is MitID Support, and only when you called the support yourself.

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Why

  1. Screen sharing shows everything on your screen, also a QR code.
  2. Real companies and authorities never ask for MitID details unprompted.
  3. Scammers often call and pretend to help you.

Details

People in the same household may share one MitID app, as long as each person has their own user ID and PIN.

Tip

If someone asks you to share your screen during a call about your bank or MitID, end the call.

What may differ

Security features in MitID are updated over time, so new rules for the app may appear.

Common misconception

A QR code is harmless to share because it is only a picture.

What actually happens

A MitID QR code should never be shared, not as a screenshot and not through screen sharing.

People also ask

  • Can MitID Support ask for my user ID?
  • Can two people share one MitID app?
  • What do I do if I shared my MitID by mistake?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Payment rules, limits and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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