How to Revoke Lost/Stolen Credential in France

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 4 min
Verified for France

This guide uses the official France Identité app name and FranceConnect authentication, verified from government sources.

Country

France

⏱️ Time Required

2 minutes

📊 Difficulty

easy

📄 Document

N/A - Emergency Revocation

What You Need

  • Access to government portal or another device
  • Your government account login credentials

Step-by-Step Instructions for France

1

From another device, visit your national France Identité portal

2

Log in with government credentials (not lost phone)

3

Navigate to \'My Credentials\' or \'Manage Wallet\'

4

Select credential to revoke (or \'Revoke All\')

5

Confirm revocation (credential becomes invalid immediately)

6

Report phone theft to police if applicable

7

Get new phone, download France Identité

8

Re-verify identity

9

Re-issue credentials (free and instant)

Troubleshooting

⚠️Common Issues & Solutions

If can\'t access portal: Call government helpline for phone-based revocation

If credentials still active: Wait 5 minutes for network propagation

If can\'t re-issue: Visit government office in person with backup ID

If emergency: Some countries offer SMS-based revocation

France-specific help: If issues persist, contact France Identité support via https://france-identite.gouv.fr

Benefits

Immediate protection if phone stolen
Free credential re-issuance
Prevents identity theft
Faster than reporting lost physical ID

Need Help with Other Credentials?

See all available guides for France Identité in France.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verwandte Leitfäden

Quellen

Informationen anhand offizieller Quellen verifiziert (2/16/2026)

  1. [1]France EUDI Wallet Official
  2. [2]EUDI Wallet User Guide

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