Follow the prompts to install the ID.me Authenticator app if you haven't already, then select the activation link.

Alternatively, you can select Enroll with barcode / secret key, then scan the code or enter the secret key. ID.me sends you a link to enroll in the code generator.

Select Text message or Email and enter your phone number or email address.

Select Code Generator Application when prompted to choose an MFA method.

To set up the code generator MFA method for the first time:

While not all ID.me partners require you to set up MFA for your ID.me account, we recommend using MFA to protect your account from scams and phishing attempts.

Learn about system requirements to use the ID.me Authenticator app.

To save time during setup, you can download the free ID.me Authenticator app beforehand by going to the App Store or Google Play Store.This article explains how to set up MFA using the code generator and how to sign in after you set it up.įor help with common MFA issues, visit Troubleshooting multi-factor authentication. Code generator multi-factor authentication (MFA) strengthens your ID.me account security by requiring you to enter a temporary 6-digit code from the ID.me Authenticator app to sign in to your ID.me account.

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