Go to content
Logo GovernmentTo the homepage of netherlandsworldwide.nlGovernment of the Netherlands
NetherlandsWorldwide

Updating the phone number linked to your DigiD from abroad

Language selection:English

If you live abroad and want to update the phone number linked to your DigiD, you can do so in the DigiD app or by using a code sent by text message to your old number.

How do you want to update your phone number?

Attention: If you don’t yet use the DigiD app, you can’t use this method to update your phone number.
  1. Log in to Mijn DigiD.
  2. Click ‘More details’ under Username and password.
  3. Select ‘Change telephone number’.
  4. Select ‘With the DigiD app’.
  5. Enter your new phone number.
  6. Enter the code sent to your phone.
  7. Open your own DigiD app and enter your PIN.
  8. Tap ‘Need verification code?’.
  9. A verification code will appear in the DigiD app. Enter the code on the other screen.
  10. Scan the QR code with the DigiD app.
  11. Your telephone number has now been changed.

Attention: If you can no longer receive text messages on your old number, you can’t use this method to update your phone number.
  1. Log in to Mijn DigiD.
  2. Click ‘More details’ under Username and password.
  3. Select ‘Change telephone number’.
  4. Re-enter your password.
  5. You will receive a code sent by text message to your old number.
  6. Enter the code.
  7. Enter your new phone number.
  8. You will receive a code sent by text message to your new number.
  9. Enter the code.
  10. Your telephone number has now been changed.
Attention: If you can’t update your phone number you’ll have to once again apply for a DigiD to link your new phone number to your DigiD. Your data will not be lost if you apply for a new DigiD.

Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.