UPDATED JANUARY 2026
Mon espace santé: online digital health platform
Mon espace santé is the official digital health platform developed by the French Ministry of Health to improve access to care and coordination between patients and health professionals.
Building on the principle of the dossier médical partagé (DMP), Mon espace santé was launched nationally in 2022 and has since become a central tool in the French health system. The platform continues to be developed and enriched with new services.
Anyone registered with Assurance Maladie should have received a letter or email (never a text or a phone call) inviting them to activate their account. If you never received this message, it is still possible to generate a new activation code online. (See below)
Most people eligible for French healthcare automatically have an account created for them.
The aim of Mon espace santé — often shortened to “l’espace” — is to simplify healthcare procedures and improve communication between patients and professionals, while giving individuals greater control over their personal health data.
If you signed up for the DMP before 1 July 2021, all your records were automatically transferred to Mon espace santé. The DMP is no longer open to new registrations but remains accessible to users who previously had an account. One of the limitations of the original DMP was that it relied heavily on healthcare professionals to update it. Mon espace santé shifts this balance by allowing patients themselves to add, manage, and share information more freely.
⚠️ Mon espace santé is not available to people who are not registered with the French health system.
What information is stored?
Mon espace santé centralises a wide range of medical information, including:
- prescriptions
- treatments
- test results
- medical imaging
- medical history
- allergies
- hospital reports
- vaccinations
Users decide which documents are stored and who is authorised to access them.
Additional features
The platform also includes:
- a secure messaging service for communicating with healthcare professionals
- a health calendar to track appointments, vaccinations, screenings, and treatments, with reminders and alerts
- access to a government-approved directory of healthcare professionals and services
- personalised prevention advice and health notifications
- a catalogue of approved digital health apps and services, allowing users to connect trusted third-party tools to their space
- several tools that are particularly helpful for people unfamiliar with the French healthcare system
possibilty to exchange messages and documents securely with healthcare professionals who use the platform, without relying on email or post.
How does it work?
Once you activate your account, you can enter health information yourself and choose which professionals are authorised to view or add to your records. You remain in control at all times and can modify access permissions whenever you wish.
Mon espace santé brings together:
health records, secure messaging, a calendar, a professional directory, and digital health services — all in one place.
How does it work?
Once you create your account, you can enter health data yourself. You can also authorise health professionals to do the same.
For non-French natives it can:
- help avoid repeating tests or paperwork
- make it easier to explain your medical history to new doctors
- centralise documents from different providers
- improve continuity of care, especially if you move or change doctors
In short:
Mon espace santé is a secure, government-run digital health space that helps you to navigate the French healthcare system more confidently and efficiently.
A Step by Step Guide on How to Activate your Account
✅ Before you start
You must have:
- a numéro de sécurité sociale (French social security number)
- access to FranceConnect or an activation code sent by post or email
If you are newly registered with Assurance Maladie, it may take a few weeks before activation is possible.
Option 1: Activate with FranceConnect (fastest method)
FranceConnect is the official French login system used for many public services.
- Go to the official Mon espace santé website.
- Click “Activer mon espace santé” (Activate my health space).
- Choose FranceConnect.
- Log in using one of the following accounts:
ameli.fr (health insurance)
impots.gouv.fr (tax)
France Identité (if you have it)
other approved French government services
- –Confirm your identity and follow the instructions on screen.
✔ Your account is activated immediately.
Option 2: Activate with an activation code (letter or email)
- Go to the Mon espace santé website.
- Click “Activer mon espace santé”.
- Choose activation with a code.
- Enter:
your numéro de sécurité sociale
your activation code (from the letter or email)
your date of birth
- Create
a password
security questions (to recover your account if needed)
✔ Your account is now active.
Didn’t receive the activation letter or email?
No problem.
Go to the Mon espace santé website.
Click “Je n’ai pas reçu mon code” (I didn’t receive my code).
Enter:
your numéro de sécurité sociale
your personal details
Choose how you want to receive the code (post or email, depending on eligibility).
After activation: first useful steps
Once logged in, it’s a good idea to:
Check your personal details
Set your privacy preferences (who can access your records)
Add important documents, such as:
vaccination certificates
prescriptions
test results from abroad
Explore the messaging system and calendar
Important tips
- The interface is in French only, but most terms are medical and familiar.
- You can upload documents in other languages, especially English.
- You stay in full control: nothing is shared without your permission.
- Be cautious of emails or messages asking for personal data — the government will never ask for passwords by email.