QID & Metrash2
Qatar ID and the government services portal
Step-by-step
Step 1
Register for Metrash2
Download the new Metrash app from the App Store or Google Play Store by scanning the QR code. The old Metrash app (Metrash2) will be discontinued starting from March 1, 2025.
Tip: Make sure to download the new app before the old one is discontinued.
Step 2
Register for Qatar ID Mobile
Send an SMS with 'M2R E' followed by your 28-digit Qatar ID and your birth date (DD/MM/YYYY) to register for Qatar ID Mobile.
Tip: Keep your Qatar ID and birth date handy to register for Qatar ID Mobile.
Common questions
Metrash2 is a free service provided by the Ministry of Interior that sends notifications and SMS to subscribers.
Typical costs
Free
Typical timeline
Register for Metrash2 before March 1, 2025, when the old app will be discontinued.