Go to the website of the service where you want to log in
This could, for example, be your hospital's patient portal.

If you do not have a DigiD yet, you can apply for one first.

On the website of the service where you want to log in, you can choose 'Log in with DigiD'.
How this is stated varies per website.

Sometimes you must first click on the organization's online environment before selecting the option 'Log in with DigiD' appears.

For example, you can choose to log in with the DigiD app or with an additional SMS check. Do you choose to log in with the DigiD app? Then continue with step 4. Do you opt for the extra SMS check? Then continue with step 9.

Do you want to log in on the same device on which you use the DigiD app? Then select 'On this device' and enter your PIN code. You are then logged in.

Do you want to log in on a different device than the one on which you use the DigiD app? Then open the DigiD app on your other device and follow the next steps.

Click on 'Next' in the DigiD app.

Scan the QR code with the DigiD app of the device you want to log in with.

In the DigiD app, the 'Log in to' screen appears, followed by the service you want to log in to. Click on 'Login' in the DigiD app. Then enter your PIN code in the DigiD app and you are logged in.

To log in with the extra SMS check, click on 'I want to log in with a check via SMS'.

Enter your DigiD username and password. Click on 'Login'.

You will receive a text message or message with a numerical code on your mobile or landline phone. Enter this code on the screen of your computer or tablet. You are now logged in. Don't forget to log out when leaving the online service.