How secure is MessagingIE?
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From: MessagingIE
- Published on: 10 November 2023
- Last updated on: 19 June 2025

Using MyGovID will ensure your access to MessagingIE is safe and secure.
MessagingIE security
Your messages are stored in secure government data centres using the very best security tools and techniques. Only you will have access to these messages, and the messages are entirely under your control – you can delete any message at any time.
- MessagingIE provides you with a mechanism to get all your government communications securely and directly, offering you better security than physical post.
- Access to MessagingIE will be authenticated via MyGovID. Using MyGovID, and its two-factor authentication will ensure your access to MessagingIE is safe and secure.
- All your messages and data stored on MessagingIE will be encrypted, providing your data with the very best protection.
What is MyGovID?
MyGovID is your single login for government services in Ireland, and gives you safe, online access to MessagingIE. You will need to have a verified MyGovID account to log into your MessagingIE account. This will ensure your access to MessagingIE is safe and secure, and no-one else can access it. MyGovID has been built from the ground up with personal privacy and security in mind.
By using MyGovID, the following data will be shared with MessagingIE:
- Your Personal Public Service Number (PPSN)
- Your full name
- Your email
- Your phone number
- Your date of birth
The personal data held on MessagingIE will not be further shared with any public service body.
More information on this is available in the Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.
Get started with MessagingIE today
MyGovID is your single login for government services in Ireland, and gives you safe, online access to MessagingIE.
You will need to have a verified MyGovID account to log into your MessagingIE account.