An Easy Way to Make a Digital KTP Through the IKD Application

The faster the development of technology, we can't deny that a lot of our activities are spent using mobile phones. The role of cellphones that provide easy access makes us turn to various digital activities. Recently, Dukcapil gave news that we can already have digital KTPs. This should have been implemented, because identity cards are one of the documents or the main requirements for filing public administration and others. Through the tagline of the residence application service in your hand, the following are the terms and conditions for registering.

Requirements for making a digital KTP

• Buddy has an android phone to download the application 
• Can operate a cell phone and have an internet connection
• Have an active mobile number and email
• Already have e-KTP 

Let's immediately follow the steps below so that friends can have a digital ID card, there are 8 easy ways:

1. Buddy, you can directly download the application in the playstore
2. Buddy, immediately fill in your personal data according to the requirements requested
3. Then immediately take a photo to identify your identity
4. Proceed with email verification
5. You also need to come to the local dukcapil

Here are some things that need to be prepared in making a digital KTP so it's very easy to apply. Let's follow step by step below 

1. Buddy, you can download the application right away
2. Then make sure you have filled in your personal data such as cellphone number, email and also a photo for the requirements
3. Next, don't forget to verify 

Stages of making a digital KTP

Download app “Digital Resident Identity” through the Google Play store (currently the new app is available for Android users). Friend, you have to make sure that the application is associated with the Directorate General of Dukcapil of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Here's how the application looks:

1. Open the "Digital Resident Identity" application, then click "Register" by inputting your NIK, email address, and cellphone number. Next, click "verify data"
2. Continue with taking photos using face recognition (make sure you don't use glasses or masks)
3. Scan the QR code that you got from the local Dukcapil
4. Open the registered “Email Inbox” to get the activation code and click the activation link
5. Enter the activation code and also the captcha code, then click "Activate"
6. Succeed! Your Digital KTP activation is complete

Notes:

It should be noted, friends, that we still have to come to the district office or the local Disdukcapil office to scan the QR code to activate the digital KTP. The process of scanning the QR code aims to ensure that the data that you have submitted is valid.

To make it easier for you to better understand the stages of making a digital KTP with the help of local officials, you can see the flow of the image below:

The main menu in the Digital Resident Identity application

Some of the main menus that you can access through the IKD application are as follows:

• Family data
• Resident documents
• Other documents resulting from NIK integration (such as; vaccine certificates, NPWP, vehicle ownership, BKN and others)
• Digital e-KTP QR Code

The advantage of having a digital KTP

1. Providing Convenience in Identity Verification

As we know, KTP is one of the main requirements in submitting public administration services, for example in opening an account, extending a passport, driving license and others. With the presence of this digital KTP, it will help friends in a faster and easier identity verification process without having to show public documents.

2. Save Cost and Time

The presence of this digital KTP will save you money and time in managing various administrative processes where the integration of various public services that have been carried out by the current government does not require you to come to the public service office again so that it can be accessed online anytime and anywhere.

3. Increase Personal Security 

This digital KTP certainly has sophisticated technology so that your personal data can be better protected and can only be accessed by authorized parties. 

With this digital KTP, you don't always have to physically use your e-KTP because information related to population data can already be accessed through the application. So what are you waiting for, immediately activate your digital KTP through the IKD application!

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This article was written by Puteri Balqis S, program alumni DNA #Cohort1 initiated by DailySocial.id