DigiD vs MijnOverheid vs iDIN — why do I need ALL of these?

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Sold on the idea that DigiD handles everything. Then I see the huurcommissie portal wants iDIN. Banks want MijnOverheid tax data. Why is Dutch e-government like 5 different logins?

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Welcome to the chaos. The quick map: (1) DigiD is your government login for IND, Belastingdienst, gemeente, DUO, zorgverzekering. Get this FIRST. (2) MijnOverheid is where your government letters arrive digitally — activate once via DigiD and never look at paper mail again. (3) iDIN is bank-powered identity verification used by private services (huurcommissie, Voordeurdelers, some accountancies). You don't "sign up" for iDIN — you use it automatically through your Dutch bank. (4) eHerkenning is for BUSINESSES only, do NOT get this if you are a private individual. Setup order: bank account → DigiD (requires BSN + postal code letter that arrives after gemeente registration) → activate MijnOverheid through DigiD. All 3 are then done in 2 hours.

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