New app for electronic ID card overloaded due to huge interest

Over 100,000 people downloaded the eDoklady application to create an electronic ID card on their mobile phone over the weekend, according to the Digital Information Agency. The new app became available for download on Saturday and many of those who tried to download it experienced problems due to server overload. According to Deputy Prime Minister for Digitization Ivan Bartoš problems with Microsoft's Azure cloud technology, which affected all of Europe, also contributed to the outages.

The eDoklady app can be downloaded from the official Google Play and App Stores. As of January 20, 2024, the electronic ID card should be accepted by all state administration bodies and some municipalities. The plastic cards will remain as an alternative option even after the digital app is accepted across the board.