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The obligation to use Suomi.fi Messages means that an organisation must use the service in the performance of its statutory tasks.

Throughout spring 2026, we will organise a Q&A session for digital support providers each month. During the sessions, you can ask questions about primarily digital official messages.

Certificates used for signing Suomi.fi e-Identification SAML messages will change in the spring 2026.

Suomi.fi Messages user, please check and verify the email address you have saved in the service so that you will receive notifications of new messages in Suomi.fi Messages.

API version 12 is released for trialling in the client test environment (formerly known as the training environment).

From 20 January 2026, e-services can enable public guardians to manage their client's financial affairs without a separate Suomi.fi e-Authorization.

Suomi.fi Data Exchange Layer is no longer a statutory obligation for public authorities, but is now voluntary.

The legislative proposal on the transition to digital official communications will continue to be discussed in February 2026 after the parliamentary recess.

In 2026, Finland takes a significant step towards digital official communications. Join us to hear about the upcoming change and the related communications at a Digital First project meeting!

Suomi.fi Web Service is better known than ever.