Slovenia

Activating smsPASS

smsPASS is an authentication method in SI-PASS. Activate it only through the official process; Prijava.si never asks for your login credentials.

AreaExams and certificates
Official sourceSI-TRUST
Content reviewedOctober 21, 2026
At a glance

smsPASS is an authentication method in SI-PASS. Activate it only through the official process; Prijava.si never asks for your login credentials.

Key information

What you needAn SI-PASS user account, a mobile number and a phone that can receive text messages.
Option 1: digital certificateSign in to SI-PASS with a qualified digital certificate. An activation code is sent by post to your permanent registered address within a few days.
Option 2: administrative unitSign in with a username and password. After an email invitation, visit an SI-TRUST registration office with a valid photo ID. The activation code is then sent by email.
Final confirmationEnter the activation code and phone number, confirm two SMS codes and your SI-PASS password. Successful activation is confirmed by email.
SecurityPrijava.si never asks for your passwords, activation codes or SMS verification codes.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1
    Sign in to your SI-PASS account.

    On the official SI-PASS user pages, sign in with a qualified digital certificate or your username and password. Register an account first if you do not already have one.

  2. 2
    Choose smsPASS activation.

    In account settings, choose smsPASS Activation and the way to obtain your activation code. Available options depend on how you signed in.

  3. 3
    Verify your identity.

    With a qualified certificate, confirm your tax number, name, address and date of birth; the code arrives by post. Without a certificate, enter those details and then visit an SI-TRUST registration office at an administrative unit with a valid photo ID; the code arrives by email.

  4. 4
    Enter the activation and SMS verification codes.

    Return to SI-PASS, choose to complete activation and enter the activation code, mobile number and first SMS code. Then enter your SI-PASS password and a second SMS code.

  5. 5
    Test signing in with smsPASS.

    After confirmation by email, smsPASS is ready. Test it with a supported online service. Never enter any passwords or codes on Prijava.si.

Before submitting, check

  • access to your SI-PASS account and its associated email address
  • a working mobile number and a phone that can receive SMS verification codes
  • whether you have a qualified digital certificate or will visit an administrative unit
  • a valid photo identity document if you plan to verify your identity in person
Deadlines and conditions can change. If our summary differs from the latest official notice, the responsible institution’s official information prevails.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a SIGEN-CA certificate for smsPASS?

No. Without a certificate, sign in to SI-PASS with your username and password and verify your identity at an SI-TRUST registration office in an administrative unit.

How long does smsPASS activation take?

With a qualified certificate, the activation code arrives by post in a few days. If your identity is verified in person, it arrives by email after an officer checks your document.

What should I bring to the administrative unit?

A valid photo ID. Registration-office locations and opening hours are published on official administrative-unit websites.

Where do I activate smsPASS?

In your account on the official SI-PASS user pages. Prijava.si does not perform the activation and does not collect login data.