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NIMC Mobile ID App download guides: Have you been wondering how to download NIN app or access your NIN virtually? If yes, don’t bother yourself about the NIN mobile app, this article will give you the necessary information about the NIMC Mobile ID App and more. Since the MobileID app is a valid means of identification within the Federal Republic of Nigeria just like the physical National ID Card, your Passport, Driver’s license and/or Voter’s ID Card, you can present it as a legal means of identity to anyone in Nigeria.

About NIMC Mobile ID App

The NIMC Mobile ID is a NIN app also known as Mobile Web Service (MSW) Application developed, administered and managed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria to verify and validate the identity of Nigerians online and offline. It was introduced in 2021 and it serves as a new suite of Personal Identity tokens and services.

This NIMC Mobile ID, coupled with your real National ID Card, passport, driver’s license, and/or voter’s ID card, is a legal form of identification everywhere in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The NIMC App provides a safe and convenient way for Nigerians and legal residents to verify and validate their identities while on the go. See how to enrol for NIN.

The Need for NIMC Mobile ID App

Identity has become a crucial matter because of the type of world we are in today. Filled with good and bad people, identity theft, privacy issues and more countries need to find a reasonable means of identifying and labelling each individual to be able to safeguard and provide for their nations. The NIMC Mobile ID app is an efficient solution to Nigeria’s identity challenge because of the following:

• The improved NIN Slip bearing a QR code and Mobile ID are valid means of identification with the caveat that each MUST be verified using an approved resource such as the NIMC Mobile ID app.
• The current NIN Slip and National e-ID also remain VALID means of identification.
• See Nigeria Police training session.

Global Need for Mobile ID

At the global level, nations are gradually shifting towards a more effective means of offering identity services via mobile devices. It is not just that it is easier but it is more convenient. Another reason, almost every activity about humanity has been digitized and now everyone is tied to his or her mobile device like never seen before.  Here are a few examples of nations that have adopted the Mobile ID services among others:

• Estonia’s Mobile ID service
• the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators’ Mobile Driver’s License (YouTube video)
• China’s WeChat virtual ID card smartphone app
• South Korea’s planned Mobile ID card >> and Driver’s License (YouTube video)
• Kuwait’s Mobile ID app
• the European Union’s planned Digital ID app

Features of the NIMC Mobile ID App

The new MWS NIMC mobile ID app comes with amazing features to assist the app users to carry out all necessary activities regarding NIN. The features are listed below;

• Module to link a mobile number to NIN (NIN-Phone Number linkage)
• Show a list of mobile Numbers linked to your NIN and dependents List.
• Scanning an ID with a QR code
• Getting a virtual NIN
• Printing of NIN slip
• Proper error handling and other performance improvements.
• Date filter to the verification history list with error handling profile data mismatch during provisioning.
• Refresh functionality to showMyId page.
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Before Using the NIMC Mobile ID App

To start using the NIMC mobile ID app, it is required that you have the following

• Your National Identification Number (NIN).
• Your phone number (which you used during enrolment for the NIN) – to receive an OTP for installing the Mobile ID app.
• Good Internet connection.

Without the availability of the above-listed requirements, you may need to take the steps below.

What to do when you don’t have NIN or Phone number

Those without a valid National Identification Number (NIN) won’t be able to use the NIMC Mobile ID app. Here are the things to do when you don’t have NIN:

• Visit the NIMC enrolment centres to enrol. Here is how to apply for NIN and get approved in minutes.
• Alternatively, you can register for National Identification Number with your preferred network provider centres.
• Already registered but can’t remember your NIN?  Dial *346# directly on your phone to retrieve your NIN. See the code for your SIM card here.
• Get a phone number. If you are below the age, NIMC has made a provision for those under their parents.

How to Download and Install the MWS NIMC Mobile ID App

There is NIMC Mobile ID App for Android and iOs devices. Therefore, Android phone and Apple phone users can download the NIN app from their respective app stores.

Download NIMC NIN App from NIMC App Store

Simply visit the NIMC Mobile ID App Store or https://nimcmobile.app to start the download for any device type now.

Please ensure the following;

• DO NOT download the app from dubious websites and social media accounts which may be sharing malicious or corrupt app files.
• To print your NIN slip with the QR code and view your mobile app usage records go to https://myportal.nimc.gov.ng >>
• Get your UserID from the Mobile ID app and a one-minute OTP from the “Security PIN” button on the app as well – the UserID and OTP are the credentials you use for logging into https://myportal.nimc.gov.ng
• Check all your apps to see if the Mobile ID app was actually installed, first, if you encounter difficulties like an error message during installation.
• In some cases, if you encounter an error, try again.
• If, after installation, you encounter a “No Internet connection available” or “Network request failed” error in some sections of the app or are unable to scan and verify an ID QR code:
  – check and make sure your device is actually connected to the Internet
  – tap on the middle “Tools” icon at the bottom of the app screen, tap on the “Settings” button, then tap on the “Wipe Mobile ID Data” option to enable you to re-enter your ID details and reconnect your app
  – you might try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
• If you update your MWS Mobile ID app (for instance, to version 3.3.0) and your virtual card does not display properly when you tap on the “Show My ID” button – try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
• For enquiries or support contact mobileid@nimc.gov.ng

You can alternatively download the app from their respective stores

Download NIMC Mobile App for Android Devices

• Launch your Google Play Store from your favourite Android device.
• On the search bar type in “NIMC Mobile App”.
• You will see the one written “MWS: NIMC MobileID” and under it is written “NIMC Mobile ID Team”.
• Hit Install to initiate the download and installation process.
• Once it is done downloading, you can simply launch and enter the number you registered for NIN with to get access to the Virtual NIN.

How to Link Phone Numbers to NIN via NIMC Mobile ID App

Follow the steps to link your phone numbers to your NIN:

Download the’ MWS: NIMC MobileID’ app

First, you have to download the ‘MWS: NIMC MobileID’ application on Google Play Store for Android devices or App Store for iOS devices. You can use the download buttons above.

Insert NIN and phone number to get started

Launch the application and insert your NIN and phone number. An OTP is sent to your phone number for verification. Take note that this OTP is valid for 1 minute.

Create your 6-digit PIN

Once that’s out of the way, you’ll be required to create a 6-digit password/PIN. You will always need that 6-digit PIN to sign in to your NIMC mobile app dashboard.

Link your phone number(s)

On your dashboard, select the ‘LINK MY NUMBERS’ option to add and validate your phone numbers. You can add up to 7 mobile numbers using this application and an OTP is required to verify all numbers added.

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