Sign in with Digital ID

To sign in to myGov with your Digital ID you’ll need to:

• set up your Digital ID, such as myID
• achieve at least a Standard ID strength
• connect your Digital ID to your myGov account.

Find out how to set up myID and connect your Digital ID.

Once you've set up and connected your Digital ID to your myGov account, you can use it to sign in.

Using Digital ID to sign in

Here are the steps to sign in with Digital ID:

1. Go to myGov sign in page.
2. Select Sign in with Digital ID.
3. Select myID as your identity provider.
4. Enter your myID email address.
5. Select Get code and a 4-digit code will appear on your browser.
6. Log into your myID app using your 10-character password, face or fingerprint recognition.
7. Enter or accept the 4-digit code in your myID app.
8. Give your consent by reviewing your details and selecting Consent.

Using Digital ID to access ATO online services

If you sign in to myGov using your Digital ID and access the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) online services, this will automatically set your online access strength to help secure your account.

Find out how to increase your online security with myID on the ATO website.

Using a Digital ID such as myID is voluntary. You can still access your other linked services in myGov using your myGov sign in details, such as your username and password, or your Digital ID.