L'Identité Numérique La Poste helps adults prove their identity when using supported online procedures, including services accessed through FranceConnect. It is designed to provide one digital identity for interactions with public and private platforms instead of requiring separate accounts and passwords for each service.
Digital identity for online services
After creating an identity in the app by following the provided steps, users can use it when a participating website requests authentication. The source states that FranceConnect provides access to more than 1,400 public and private services, including services from areas such as public administration, banking, and energy supply.
The stated access method combines a username, the mobile application, and a secret code. Users are advised not to share this code and to remain cautious when responding to suspicious requests.
Additional use at the Post Office
The application can also be used to collect parcels at a Post Office with a smartphone. This gives the digital identity service a practical use beyond online authentication.
Who can use the service
L'Identité Numérique La Poste is described as available to adult users who have a valid French identity document and a compatible smartphone. The source presents the service as free and intended to simplify recurring online procedures while keeping identity verification in one application.