--- title: How to Install Your Digital ID Card Using the ID123 App Search Feature description: "![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2760%27%20height%3D%2760%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2060%2060%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2760%27%20height%3D%2760%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E) If you didn’t receive a digital ID card invitation email, you can still install your ID card manually by searching for your institution within the ID123 app. This step-by-step guide will help you install your digital ID card quickly…" url: "https://www.id123.io/knowledgebase/app-setup/" updated: "2025-07-08" category: Mobile Application --- # How to Install Your Digital ID Card Using the ID123 App Search Feature ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2760%27%20height%3D%2760%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2060%2060%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2760%27%20height%3D%2760%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E) If you didn’t receive a digital ID card invitation email, you can still install your ID card manually by searching for your institution within the ID123 app. This step-by-step guide will help you install your digital ID card quickly and securely. Before using the app search method, check your email inbox for a card invitation from your institution. If you received the email, follow the instructions here instead: [Install Your Card via Email Invitation](https://www.id123.io/knowledgebase/app-setup-via-card-email-invitation/). ## Step 1: Download the ID123 App To get started, download the free ID123 mobile app. iPhone users: Download the app from the App Store. [![apple store app](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27169%27%20height%3D%2750%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20169%2050%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27169%27%20height%3D%2750%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id123-digital-id-card-app/id1205637003) Android users: Download the app from Google Play. [![Google play store app](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27168%27%20height%3D%2750%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20168%2050%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27168%27%20height%3D%2750%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.id123.id123app) ## Step 2: Register Your Account ![Step-2a](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-2a.png) Open the ID123 app and tap Register. ![Step-2b-1](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-2b-1.png) Enter the email address you want to use for your account. Important: Use the email address that your institution has on file. ![Step-2c](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-2c.png) Check your inbox for a verification code. Enter the code in the app and tap Verify to complete your registration. ## Step 3: Search for Your Institution Once registered, you’ll need to locate your institution in the app to access your digital ID card. ![Step-3a-1](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-3a-1.png) Tap on Search Institution. ![Select your institution type](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-3b-2.png) Select your Institution Type (e.g., school, company, association). ![Enter your institution’s name and press “Search”](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-3c.png) Enter your institution’s name and tap Search. ![Select your institution](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-3d.png) Choose your institution from the list of search results. ## Step 4: Verify Your Identity To ensure secure access to your digital ID card, you must complete identity verification. Follow the on-screen prompts to verify your identity using the method your institution has chosen (e.g., answering security questions or entering a unique code). ![Verify your identity through your institution’s chosen authentication method.](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/security-questions.png)![Verify your identity through your institution’s chosen authentication method.](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-4b.png) ## Step 5 (Optional): Submit Additional Information Some institutions may require extra details to complete your digital ID card setup. - Provide any additional information requested. - Once finished, tap Submit to complete the card installation process. ![Step-5a](https://www.id123.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-5a.png) ## Need Help? If you’re having trouble installing your digital ID card or can’t find your institution, please contact your institution’s ID card administrator for assistance.