Qatar ID or QID is essential for almost every legal work you do in Qatar, and it shows that you are a Qatari citizen and if you don’t have your mobile number attached to your QID, then it can cause several problems that include missing out on the important notifications from the government agencies and other official bodies.
If you want your Ooredoo or Vodafone number to connect to your QID, then you can do so easily through both online and offline methods. You can follow this guide we have provided to easily know which method is best for you.
Documents Requirement
You will need the following documents to register your mobile number with QID:
- Qatar ID (Active)
- Your Mobile Number
- Your Email
Methods to Register Mobile Number with Qatar ID Online
Register Your Mobile Number with Qatar ID through MOI Metrash
You can use a lot of services related to the government on Qatar’s Ministry of Interior website. You can also use one of the services to register your mobile number with Qatar ID, which is Qatar’s national authentication system. You can use the following guide to register your mobile number:
Step 1: MOI Portal: The services are all available on the official MOI portal, which you can access using the following link.
Step 2: Inquiries: Now, you need to click on the “Inquiries” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Metrash: On the next page, find the “Metrash” option and then click on the “Metrash for Individuals” to continue the process.
Step 4: Form Filling: Now, you need to fill out the following options:
- QID Number
- Mobile Number
- Language
- Captcha
Step 5: Finishing: Now, finally, click on the “Subscribe” button to register your mobile number with QID.
Register Your Vodafone Number with Qatar ID
You can also use other methods to register your mobile numbers to the Metrash2 app.
Step 1: SMS Registration: First, open your messaging app and then type “M2R E” for English or “M2R A” for Arabic without the quotes. Then, type your 28-digit ID number and add the current date. For example: M2R E 28*********** 01/01/25
Step 2: Application downloading: You will receive a reply that will include an application download link and two activation codes.
Step 3: Metrash2 Application: You will be notified to put the following data when you download the Metrash2 app:
- QID
- Mobile Number
- Activation Codes (from SMS)
- Password for your account
Step 4: Finishing the Process: After carefully entering all the codes, you can successfully register your mobile number to the Metrash2 app.
Qatar Smart-ID Features and Benefits
There are many features of QID that can help you in various circumstances, and some of the features are:
Step 1: Biometric Authentication: QID stores the biometrics of the owners, and it can be used as a biometric authenticator.
Step 2: PKI-based authentication: QID uses Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) that is used to verify the user using digital certificates and encryption.
Step 3: E-Government: Now citizens can use government services online using QID, which makes the transactions easier.
