Activate

ID number activation

Requirements

What you need.

  • 01Smartphone with pasby installed
  • 02NIN and BVN
Steps

Activation sequence.

01

Install pasby

Download the app and open it to begin self-service activation.

Download pasby
02

Verify your phone number

Enter the mobile number you want bound to your eID.

03

Submit ID numbers

Provide NIN and BVN for national registry verification.

04

Liveness check

Facial recognition confirms you match the identity document.

05

SMS verification

Enter the one-time code sent after registry checks complete.

06

Set your pasby code

Choose an 8–20 digit code. Biometrics can be enabled in preferences.

07

eID ready

Your pasby identity is active across the network.