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How to Activate and Use Nafath National Single Sign-On App in Saudi Arabia

📅 October 24, 2026 • Independent Expat Guide
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Nafath Portal & App (المنصة الوطنية الموحدة - نفاذ)

Unified National Single Sign-On Identity Verification
Identity App

Set up and activate the mandatory biometric digital verification app required to sign into Qiwa, GOSI, commercial banks, and public digital portals across Saudi Arabia.

Required: Active Absher Account + Smartphone with Face/Biometric ID Access Nafath ↗

The Nafath (نفاذ) application is the unified digital identity verification standard across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Instead of entering traditional SMS one-time passwords (OTPs) for every government and financial transaction, users now authenticate their requests by confirming matching two-digit security numbers via the Nafath mobile app.

Whether you are accepting a work contract on Qiwa, downloading a wage report on GOSI, opening a bank account, or ordering a mobile SIM card, activating Nafath is mandatory.

Pre-requisites Before Setting Up Nafath

  • An active, fingerprinted Absher account registered to your Iqama.
  • A mobile number registered under your personal ID.
  • A smartphone with an operating camera (for facial recognition verification).

Step-by-Step: How to Activate Nafath on Your Mobile

  1. Download the official Nafath App from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery.
  2. Open the app, select your preferred language (English or Arabic), and tap Login.
  3. Enter your National ID / Iqama Number and your existing Absher password.
  4. Enter the temporary verification SMS code sent to your mobile.
  5. Create a 6-digit PIN code for the Nafath application (do not share this with anyone).
  6. Complete the Biometric Facial Scan:
    • Hold your phone at eye level in a well-lit room.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to blink or center your face in the oval frame.
  7. Once the face match is confirmed against your Jawazat biometric database record, the Nafath app status turns green and is immediately active.

How to Authenticate an Online Request (e.g., Qiwa or Banking)

Whenever you log in to an external platform:

  • The website will display a two-digit number on your computer screen (e.g., "47").
  • You will receive an instant push notification on your phone: "A new authentication request has been received."
  • Open the Nafath app, tap Accept, and select the exact matching number (e.g., tap "47").
  • Verify your identity with your 6-digit PIN or face scan, and your login will complete automatically on your computer.
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