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Authenticate using an iPad

How to authenticate using the NHS CIS2 iPad app

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Authenticate using an iPad

1. Open Safari and go to the national clinical information system that you wish to access.

Some systems will automatically send you to the NHS CIS2 authentication page. Others may require you to select a login button.

(See the full list of organisations using NHS CIS2).

Screenshot of the instructions for how to authenticate using the NHS CIS2 app

2. Press the share button

This opens the Share menu.

iPad share icon

3. Select the NHS CIS2 app from the list.

Screenshot of the share menu on an iPad with the NHS CIS2 app as an option to select

For users on iOS26 and above, the CIS2 Authentication app will appear under 'More Options'.

To access the app more quickly, add the app to the list of your favourite actions. This can be done by going to 'Edit Actions' at the bottom of the pop-up menu, and using the green plus sign to add the app as a favourite action.

4. Use your fingerprint / face to complete the authentication.

Screenshot of the iPad pop up asking the user to present their fingerprint with the title "Touch ID for NHS CIS2"

Last edited: 5 November 2025 1:24 pm