Digital government services

Identifying an official government website

Check the domain and service path before sharing information.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Logos, ads and HTTPS alone do not prove government identity.

Who is this guide for?

People avoiding impersonation sites.

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Conditions and exceptions

Public bodies can use other domains; reach them from verified official links.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Start from a known source

Type the government/body address and find the service internally.
What should you prepare?

Body/service name.

Please note

Intermediaries may charge for free services.

02

Read the full hostname

Check the actual domain ending, not gov.il inside a path or another name.
What should you prepare?

Page address.

Please note

HTTPS protects transport, not operator honesty.

03

Compare provider and task

Check unit, form purpose/fee; verify external-system links from the authority page.
What should you prepare?

Provider details.

Please note

Message urgency alone is no reason to pay.

04

Stop unexpected requests

Do not give caller passwords/codes or install software/paste commands on demand.
What should you prepare?

Suspicious message.

Please note

Copied logos prove nothing.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Is the browser padlock enough?

No. Check the hostname and official source link; impostors can use HTTPS.

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