# F3.4 Develop alternative processes to access services without requiring subscription to a DPI

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[F3 Do not exclude ](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/principles/foundational-principles/f3-do-not-exclude.md)
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[RI3 Exclusion](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion.md)

[RI2 Unequal access](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/risks/risks-to-inclusion.md)
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[L2 Strategy and Design](/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r3-donor/l2-strategy-and-design-old.md)
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## Practices

> * Retain analog services by allowing service providers to offer paper-based authentication and access to printed versions of essential documents for individuals who opt out of DPI systems.
> * Engage continuously with civil society organizations to identify new paths for inclusion, such as opt-out workflows, ensuring that alternative access methods are regularly updated and relevant.
> * Ensure the availability of cash payments by maintaining the option to pay small denominations in cash, preventing individuals from being locked out of essential services. In cases where cash options are not viable, ensure that digital payment methods remain affordable and accessible to the most vulnerable populations.

## Resources

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>Case Study</strong></mark></td><td>( to come soon..)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>References</strong></mark></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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