{
  "id": 19432600,
  "title": "You Can Now Reset Your MyDigital ID Password Without Revoking Your Existing Digital Certificate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/you-can-now-reset-your-mydigital-id-password-without-revoking-your",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T02:34:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/409572/reset-mydigital-id-password/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysians can now reset their MyDigital ID passwords without losing their existing digital certificate, thanks to a new feature rolled out with the latest app update. This update, version 2.11.0, allows users to change their password without the need to revoke their current digital certificate, a process that previously required scanning their face and MyKad, entering their email and personal details, and starting the registration process anew. The update necessitates a version of 2.11.0 or higher. Upon updating the app, users can access the \"Forgot Password\" feature by tapping the hamburger menu in the upper left corner, selecting the \"Forgot Password\" option located at the bottom of the settings list, and confirming their identity through a face scan. This new ability to reset passwords while retaining the digital certificate simplifies the user experience and makes the service more convenient. Additionally, this update automatically transfers digital certificates when users switch devices or reinstall the app, further enhancing the user's convenience. Although these features may seem overdue, their introduction ensures that users can access government portals and online services with a single password, alleviating the burden of remembering multiple logins.",
  "summary": "MyDigital ID was conceived as a way for Malaysians to securely access government portals and online services with just one password, saving users the hassle of having to remember multiple logins. Naturally, it’s possible for a person to forget that single password. As such, the national digital identity platform has introduced a feature to address […] The post You Can Now Reset Your MyDigital ID…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}