If you live in Saudi Arabia, the Nafath app is your digital “handshake.” Managed by the National Information Center (SDAIA), Nafath is the unified portal used to verify your identity when accessing government platforms, banking services, and private sector applications.
As of 2026, it is no longer just an alternative to Absher; it is the primary gatekeeper for almost all secure digital transactions in the Kingdom.
📲 1. What is the Nafath App?
Nafath is a national digital identity system. Its primary role is to provide a “Single Sign-On” (SSO) experience. Instead of remembering 50 different passwords for 50 different government websites, you use the Nafath app to approve login requests via your smartphone.
How it works (The Three-Step Verification):
When you try to log into a service (like a bank or the Ministry of Health) on your computer:
- The website shows you a random number (e.g., 55).
- You get a notification on your Nafath app.
- You open the app, select the number 55, and perform a biometric scan (Face ID or Fingerprint).
🛠️ 2. How to Register and Activate Nafath
To use the app, you must already have an active Absher account.
Step-by-Step Activation:
- Download: Get the “Nafath” app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Initial Entry: Enter your National ID or Iqama number and your Absher password.
- OTP Verification: Enter the temporary code sent to your Absher-registered mobile number.
- Create a PIN: Set a personal 6-digit PIN. This PIN is used to open the app and approve requests.
- Biometric Enrollment: The app will prompt you to scan your face or fingerprints. This is a crucial step for “High-Level” security approvals.
🔐 3. Nafath Login: Accessing Secure Services
The nafath login process is unique because the app acts as a remote control for other websites.
- Login to External Sites: When you see the “Login with Nafath” button on any Saudi platform, enter your ID number. Then, open the app to “Accept” the request.
- App Security: In 2026, the app supports Face ID, Fingerprint, and 6-digit PIN as backup.
- Session Timeout: For security, Nafath login requests usually expire within 90 seconds. If you miss the notification, you must refresh the website to get a new number.
🌟 4. Key Services Powered by Nafath
In 2026, you cannot complete these tasks without the Nafath app:
- Banking: Opening a new bank account or updating your ID (Iqama) details at the bank.
- Real Estate: Signing digital rental contracts (Ejar).
- Telecommunications: Activating a new SIM card or transferring a mobile number.
- Employment: Signing official employment contracts through the GOSI or Qiwa platforms.
- Health: Accessing your medical records and appointments via the “Sehatty” app.
| Issue | Solution |
| “No requests found” | Ensure your internet is stable. Refresh the website you are trying to log into to generate a new request. |
| Biometric Scan Failure | Ensure your camera lens is clean and you are in a well-lit room. If it still fails, you may need to update your fingerprints at an Absher Kiosk. |
| Changed Phone Number | You must first update your mobile number in Absher. Nafath will then automatically update its records within 24 hours. |
| App is “Locked” | If you enter the wrong PIN too many times, you will need to delete and re-install the app to re-verify via Absher. |
Important Security Tip: Never “Accept” a login request on your Nafath app if you didn’t initiate it. Scammers may try to trigger a request to gain access to your bank or government data. Always match the number on the screen with the number in the app.
