A key that knows you.
With the Porsche Digital Key, your car key becomes a digital companion on your smartphone or smartwatch. Your Porsche recognizes you before you even get in — allowing you to unlock, start, and personalize your settings.
Easily configured.
Set up your digital car key effortlessly through the My Porsche app or the Porsche Digital Key “Welcome” email. Intuitive operation makes managing your key simpler than ever.
Share individual access.
Use your mobile device’s digital wallet to issue up to seven additional car keys with customized permissions. Manage them anytime via the wallet or directly from your vehicle.
Enhanced convenience.
With the Porsche Digital Key in the My Porsche app, control comfort functions, such as opening the front and rear luggage compartments, via Bluetooth from up to 80 metres away.
Secure temporary access.
Whether for valet parking, servicing, or maintenance, the Porsche Digital Key Card allows temporary access without a key or mobile device. Permissions are limited and can be revoked at any time, keeping you in control.
Open electrically. Get in elegantly.
With the new Cayenne Electric and the Porsche Digital Key, the electric doors can be conveniently opened and closed using the My Porsche app – without having to touch the door handles.
Set up in just a few steps.
To use the Porsche Digital Key, you’ll need a compatible vehicle and mobile device. Compatibility details can be found in your vehicle configuration and in the My Porsche app.
The Porsche Digital Key requires an active Porsche Connect package. After signing in with your Porsche ID in the vehicle, all digital functions become available.
The Porsche Digital Key is activated easily through the My Porsche app and directly in your vehicle. Just follow the instructions on the display. Once confirmed, your Digital Key is ready to use.
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Questions about the Porsche Digital Key? Here are the answers.
What do I need to use the Porsche Digital Key?
The Porsche Digital Key will be available optionally for the Macan Electric starting with model year 2026 in dedicated markets. You can find out in which countries and on which mobile devices the Porsche Digital Key is supported further in the FAQ below, as well as the Porsche Car Configurator pages. To use this feature, your Porsche must be equipped with the Porsche Digital Key. Information on availability for your Porsche can also be found in your vehicle configuration and in the My Porsche app.
Which mobiles devices are compatible with the Porsche Digital Key?
You can find an overview of officially supported devices at Ask Porsche.
How do I set up the Porsche Digital Key for my Porsche?
The Porsche Digital Key is a digital vehicle key on your mobile device that you can use to lock, unlock, and start your Porsche conveniently and securely. To set up the Porsche Digital Key once, you need a physical vehicle key in the vehicle interior and switch the vehicle on. Your Porsche and your device require a stable internet connection. Your mobile device must be compatible with the Porsche Digital Key and your Porsche must be linked to your Porsche ID in the My Porsche app. In addition, you must be logged into the infotainment system with your Porsche ID with an active Porsche Connect package. Open the My Porsche app > Click on the "Porsche Digital Key" icon > Start the pairing process by clicking on 'Set up now' and follow the further instructions in your Wallet app and on the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The Porsche Digital Key is available in the Wallet app on your mobile device.
How do I share the Porsche Digital Key with friends and family?
You can distribute up to seven digital friend keys to different mobile devices.
On iPhone: Open Apple Wallet on your iPhone. Select your car key. Tap the 'More' button, then tap ‘Invite’ and follow the instructions.
On Android: Open the Wallet app. Tap your digital car key. If necessary, swipe until the symbol is visible. Tap 'Share car key.'
Will I still receive a physical key?
Yes, you will continue to receive a physical key, even if your vehicle is equipped with the Porsche Digital Key. It offers you the full range of functions according to your model equipment and serves as a practical spare key when using the Porsche Digital Key as a master key.
How secure is the Porsche Digital Key?
Your Porsche Digital Key is securely stored on the secure element of your mobile device. In addition, both Near Field Communication (NFC) and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technologies are used to establish the immediate proximity of the sender and receiver in a tamper-proof manner.
What happens if I don't have an Internet connection?
An internet connection is only required to activate the Porsche Digital Key. As soon as the key is installed on your device, a connection is no longer required for locking and unlocking or starting the vehicle. This means you can use the Porsche Digital Key completely independently of the Internet, for example in underground garages or places with poor network coverage.
What happens when my device battery runs out?
You can still unlock and start your Porsche even if your mobile device appears to be out of battery. iPhones and compatible Android devices offer a power reserve mode that allows communication with the vehicle via Ultra Wideband (UWB) / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Near Field Communication (NFC) for a limited time after shutdown. Please refer to your device manufacturer for details on availability and duration of this feature.
To unlock and start your vehicle, tap your device near the driver’s door handle and place it in the smartphone tray.
How do I transfer the Porsche Digital Key to the nw owner when selling the vehicle?
Unpair your mobile device before you sell the car. To unpair your mobile device, delete your Porsche from your Porsche ID. The unpairing will automatically be triggered. All keys will be deleted. Alternatively, you can trigger the unpairing via PCM or via the My Porsche app. To register a new phone, the new owner has to start the set up process for the Porsche Digital Key.
What is the Porsche Digital Key Card and what do I use it for?
The Porsche Digital Key Card is supplied deactivated with your vehicle and can be activated and used as a fully functional key if needed. Simply place the card on the smartphone tray and follow the instructions. More detailed guidance is available in your My Porsche app.
Use the Porsche Digital Key Card whenever a physical key would normally need to be handed over, such as for scheduled service appointments, valet parking, or breakdowns. The card should always remain in your Porsche when deactivated. Once activated, it must not stay in the vehicle for security reasons. If the vehicle is started with the Porsche Digital Key or the physical key after the card has been activated, the Digital Key Card is automatically deactivated.
To use the Porsche Digital Key, an active Porsche Connect package is required. The Porsche Digital Key is only available for selected vehicles and in specific markets. A compatible mobile device and operating system are required for use with both the My Porsche app and the Porsche Digital Key. An internet connection in both the vehicle and the smartphone is necessary. For information on My Porsche app compatibility, please refer to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Supported vehicle functions may vary depending on the device manufacturer. To use vehicle functions, the mobile device must be within range of the vehicle. Google, Android, Google Play, Pixel, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.