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MitID for 15-year-olds

When you turn 15, you are automatically registered for Digital Post from the public sector. You must have MitID at the same time, otherwise, you cannot read your mail. Some 15-year-olds have already got a MitID, for example, to access their bank account. If you do not have a MitID today, now is the time to get one.

MitID is important because you need MitID for many different websites, for example when you apply for higher education or apply for SU. Your parents will no longer receive your messages when you turn 15.

We understand if this may seem a little confusing. But basically, it just means that you can log in to different websites yourself and your parents can no longer do it for you.

There are different ways to get MitID, but what they all have in common is that you need to verify who you are so that no one else can impersonate you.

MitID is primarily an app, but there are alternatives if you cannot use an app.

If you need help with MitID, you can get it from the MitID help universe or MitID support

It is always a good idea to ask your parents for advice if you are unsure. However, it is important to remember that MitID is strictly personal and should not be shared with others. Your MitID is yours - and yours alone. Therefore, always keep your MitID to yourself. 

Parents of the 15-year-old

When your child turns 15, you and your child will receive a letter from the Danish Agency for Digitization. The letter states that your child, from the age of 15, will receive their own digital mail from the public sector and must therefore also have MitID - or apply for exemption from Digital Post. This also means that you as a parent will no longer automatically receive mail regarding your child.

As a parent, you play an important role in helping your child get MitID. You cannot and should not take over the responsibility, as MitID is strictly personal, but you can help your child understand what MitID is and how he or she uses it.

  • It's a good idea to talk to your child about MitID before he or she turns 15. This way, you can prepare your child for what will happen on their 15th birthday and the responsibilities that come with it.
  • Keep yourself updated on any changes to MitID, and make sure to pass this information on to your child and help them understand it.
  • Read how you as a parent can help your child get started with MitID
  • If your child is experiencing challenges with MitID or has questions about MitID, you should guide them to contact MitID support or guide them to the MitID help universe. Remember, MitID is strictly personal, so your child must seek help if he or she needs personalized help from, for example, support.

  • Encourage your child to create a strong user ID and secure password
  • Once your 15-year-old has MitID, you can help by reminding them to take good care of it
  • Make your child aware of phishing, fake text messages, and scam calls. Phishing attempts are where cybercriminals pretend to be from a trustworthy organization such as a bank or public authority. You can read more about safe digital behavior at www.sikkerdigital.dk

As a parent, you cannot use your 15-year-old's MitID on his or her behalf, but if you are the parent of a child with special needs, Digital Proxy or read access to the child's digital mail may be a solution for you.

We recommend that you talk to your 15-year-old about how you can support him or her to read his or her digital mail, for example. To get reading access to your 15-year-old's Digital Post, he or she must grant you access via Digital Post at borger.dk or get help from the municipality.

Another solution is a Digital Power of Attorney. If your child gives you a Digital Power of Attorney, you can, for example, view your child's medical records on Sundhed.dk.