The licensed space of ffgolf is no longer just a simple administrative portal. Since the updates in September 2026, My ffgolf includes the ability to bookmark content, subscribe to results pages, and access personalized news. Therefore, logging into this space conditions access to a set of services that far exceeds just downloading a certificate.
Understanding what actually blocks licensees during their login, and what distinguishes the different entry points, helps avoid unnecessary back-and-forth between the website, mobile app, and club secretary.
ffgolf website, mobile app, and Kady: three access points, three distinct uses
Most connection difficulties arise from confusion between the different channels. The site ffgolf.org, the ffgolf app, and the Kady app share the same license account identifier, but their functionalities do not completely overlap.
| Channel | Access to license account | Digital certificate | Favorites and subscriptions | Competition registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ffgolf.org site (browser) | Yes | Yes (PDF download) | Yes (since 2026) | Yes |
| ffgolf app (iOS/Android) | Yes | Yes (direct display) | Partial | Yes |
| Kady app | Yes | Yes (equivalent value to paper format at the club) | No | No |
The digital certificate available on Kady is recognized in affiliated clubs just like the paper document. For a player who shows up at the start without a printed document, this is the fastest channel.
However, the customization features (favorites, subscription to competition results) are only accessible via the website. A licensee who wants to follow the scores of a Grand Prix or a federal championship must go through ffgolf.org and log in with their account.
Before any attempt to log into the ffgolf licensed space, it is essential to identify the right channel according to the need: quick certificate on mobile, complete management on the browser.
ffgolf account creation and activation: common blocking points
The official account creation page (ffgolf.org/create-account) requires a license number and an email address. The most common blockage occurs when the email address provided does not match the one registered by the club at the time of licensing.
The club sends the licensee’s contact details to the federation at the time of registration. If the email address has changed in the meantime, or if the secretary entered a variant (gmail.com instead of gmail.fr, for example), the account creation form rejects the request without an explicit message.
Checks to make before contacting support
- Confirm with the club secretary the exact email address associated with the license number, character by character
- Check that the license number used corresponds to the current season (renewal sometimes generates a new number depending on the type of license)
- Check the spam or junk folder: validation emails sent by ffgolf.org are sometimes filtered by public email services
If the problem persists after these checks, the club secretary remains the only authorized contact to modify the data transmitted to the federation. The online support of ffgolf cannot correct an email address without validation from the original club.
Forgotten password and ffgolf account recovery
The reset procedure goes through the ffgolf.org/login page. The “forgot password” link sends a reset email to the address associated with the account. The reception time varies depending on the email provider, but rarely exceeds a few minutes.
The classic trap: a licensee who created their account several seasons ago with an email address they no longer use. In this case, the password reset is sent to an inaccessible inbox. The only solution is to go back through the club to update the email address in the federal system, then restart the procedure.
Note: logging into My ffgolf uses a username/password pair distinct from the one some clubs provide for their own extranet. A licensee can therefore have two sets of credentials, one for the federal space, one for their club’s site, with no connection between the two.
Digital certificate and dematerialized license in the ffgolf space
Once logged in, the digital license certificate is accessible from the My ffgolf dashboard. This document includes the license number, the status of the licensee, the affiliated club, and the validity period.
On the Kady app, this certificate is displayed directly on the screen, without downloading. Its display on smartphone is sufficient to justify the licensee’s status in the golf clubs affiliated with the federation. The paper format is no longer required in most common situations (club competition start, access to a course as a licensed visitor).
On the website, the certificate is downloadable in PDF format. This format remains useful for administrative procedures or interclub competitions that require a printed proof.
What the licensed space displays beyond the certificate
- The history of competitions and individual results
- The updated playing index after each recorded competition
- The list of competitions open for registration in the region or nationally
- The content marked as favorites and subscriptions to results pages (new feature 2026)
The ffgolf licensed space thus combines both the administrative dimension (certificate, status, number) and the sporting dimension (index, results, registrations). Logging into this portal conditions access to all of this data, which explains why an account blockage generates so much frustration during competition periods.
The most reliable reflex remains to check access at the beginning of the season, at the time of license renewal, rather than discovering a problem on the day of a federal championship. A test login on ffgolf.org and the mobile app allows confirmation that the credentials work and that the digital certificate displays correctly on both channels.
