What is the CovPass app?
CovPass is an official app issued by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry of Health.
It is used to store and display vaccination, recovery and test certificates in a digital and secure way.
| Function | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Show vaccination certificate | After your vaccination, you scan the QR code of the certificate. |
| Show recovery certificate | For people who have officially recovered from COVID-19. |
| Negative test certificate | Displays official COVID-19 test results. |
| International travel | Shows the EU Digital COVID Certificate, recognised across Europe. |
| Support for multiple profiles | You can store certificates for family members on the same device. |
After being vaccinated, you receive a printed QR code from:
your doctor or vaccination centre
a pharmacy, if you bring your paper vaccination booklet
Then:
Open the CovPass app.
Use the camera to scan the QR code.
The certificate appears immediately in the app and can be used electronically.
The app does not store data on external servers.
All information is kept locally on your device only.
You do not need to register or enter personal data.
No data is sent to government authorities or third parties.
| Point | CovPass | Corona-Warn-App |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Display of certificates only | Contact tracing plus certificate display |
| User interface | Simple and streamlined | Relatively more complex |
| Account/registration needed? | No | No |
Accepted in all EU member states.
Used as proof of vaccination or recovery at borders and airports.
You can also print a backup paper certificate (PDF) if you wish.
Make sure the app is updated to the latest version.
Delete the old certificate and scan a fresh QR code.
Try restarting your phone.
Check that the date and time on your device are set correctly.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the app official and secure? | Yes, it is issued by the RKI and the German Federal Ministry of Health. |
| Does it replace the paper vaccination card? | In most situations within Germany and the EU, yes. |
| Can it be used for travel? | Yes, via the EU COVID certificate. |
| Do I need to register an account? | Never. |
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