How to Register on the eGovPH App

Quick answer

Registering on eGovPH takes two stages. First you create the account with your Philippine mobile number and the one-time PIN (OTP) sent by SMS. Then you complete your profile and verify your identity, either by linking your National ID or with a valid government ID and a live selfie. Only verified accounts get the Digital National ID and the full list of services.

What do you need before you start?

A smartphone with an up-to-date Android or iOS.
Your own mobile number, with signal to receive SMS.
Your National ID card or ePhilID, or another valid government ID such as a passport.
A well-lit place for the selfie. Eyeglasses are accepted, according to the developer.
You must be at least 18 years old.

How do you do it, step by step?

1. Open Google Play, the App Store or Huawei AppGallery and search eGovPH
Check that the developer is DICT eGovernment, then install.
2. Open the app and choose to register
3. Enter your mobile number
4. Type the OTP sent by SMS
Never share it.
5. Set up the sign-in details the app asks for, including your eGovPH PIN
6. Complete your profile
name, birth date and the other details, exactly as they appear on your ID.
7. Verify your identity
link your National ID, or scan a valid government ID and take the live selfie. Follow each on-screen prompt slowly.
8. When verification succeeds, open the National ID section to see your Digital National ID

What if it does not work?

OTP not arriving
check that the number is correct and that you have signal, then request a new code. Use only the newest one.
Selfie or ID scan keeps failing
see eGovPH errors and fixes.
Digital National ID says "Verification Failed"
see Verification Failed.
Your name or birth date on the National ID is wrong
correct it at a PhilSys registration center first. See PhilSys help.

Frequently asked questions

Can I register on eGovPH without a National ID?

Yes. The account needs only your mobile number. For full access you verify your identity; if you have no National ID, the app offers verification with another valid government ID and facial recognition.

Is the eGovPH app on iPhone?

Yes. It is on the App Store for iPhone, on Google Play for Android, and on Huawei AppGallery.

Can Filipinos abroad register?

The developer confirmed in its App Store replies that Filipinos abroad can create accounts. Passport scans are used for verification; if the passport is not recognised, email support@e.gov.ph with a screen recording.

How long does verification take?

The official site says verification takes minutes when it goes through on the first try.

Official portal

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