Goskan: State QR verifier for professional identity and benefit checks
Госкан (Goskan), developed by Минцифры России, is a state-issued utility that helps businesses and agencies confirm citizen credentials. The app scans official QR codes to check age, social status, or benefit eligibility and presents verification results live on the camera view while requiring authenticated access. It supports switching between organizational profiles and detects machine-readable powers of attorney, making it suitable for employees who must confirm identity without retaining personal data on their device.
What types of attributes does Goskan confirm?
Goskan scans QR codes generated by Gosuslugi (ESIA), Gosuslugi Auto, and the Digital ID inside the MAX messenger to verify specific attributes such as age, social status, and benefit eligibility. The app processes the QR on the device camera and surfaces a concise verification result directly in the camera view. Supported QR sources include:
- Gosuslugi/ESIA
- Gosuslugi Auto
- Digital ID from MAX
How does it integrate with organizational permissions?
The app requires sign-in through the unified Gosuslugi authentication and automatically detects a Machine-Readable Power of Attorney (MCHD) issued to the employee. It supports multiple organizational profiles and allows switching between them without logging out, which means provisioning and permission management happen at the organization level. Administrators must issue the required authorizations before staff can perform verifications.
Does Goskan protect citizen data on scanning devices?
Goskan implements a zero-footprint policy: verification outcomes display on-screen but the app does not store personal data on the scanning device. Developed by a federal ministry and tied into national services, the tool is designed to reduce persistent local exposure of sensitive records. The ephemeral on-screen result lowers the risk of retaining citizen information on third-party mobile hardware.
What operational constraints affect deployment?
The app runs on Android and is available through major app stores, but it requires an active internet connection and a verified Gosuslugi account for the verifying employee. Use is limited to authorized personnel holding the appropriate powers of attorney, so frontline teams must complete account provisioning before relying on the tool. Service points should verify network reliability and complete staff enrollment prior to peak hours.
Suitable for authorized staff, with simple but required deployment steps
Goskan is a purpose-built choice for employees who need quick, privacy-preserving verification of citizen status. Its authorization model and online-only operation mean it is not intended for casual or walk-in checks. For reliable use, perform an initial enrollment and a short network check during staff training so verifications operate smoothly under real service conditions.
