Sign in to myGov
There are 3 sign in options for myGov.
You can sign in using one of:
- Digital ID
- a passkey
- myGov sign in details.
Digital ID
A Digital ID is a secure way to prove who you are online.
You can use your Digital ID to sign in, once you’ve set it up and connected it to your myGov account.
Find out how to set up and connect your Digital ID.
If you access Australian Taxation Office through myGov
If you sign in to myGov using your Digital ID and access or link the ATO online services, this sets your online access strength. This helps secure your account.
To maintain this protection, you need to sign in with your myID (with the same or higher ID strength) when accessing ATO online services. This doesn’t apply to your myGov account or other linked services. Using a Digital ID, such as myID, is voluntary.
Find out about increasing your online security with myID or changing your sign in option on the ATO website.
Passkeys
Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords. A passkey lets you use the security features on your phone, computer, tablet or security key to sign in to myGov.
These could include:
- biometrics, like fingerprint recognition or face recognition
- screen lock, like a PIN or swipe pattern
- security key.
Find out how to create a passkey for myGov.
myGov sign in details
Use your myGov username, password and multifactor authentication option.
Multifactor authentication is when you use 2 or more different types of actions to verify who you are.
When you sign in with your myGov username and password, you can use these multifactor authentication options:
- SMS codes
- myGov Code Generator
- authenticator.
If you can’t use a multifactor authentication option, you may choose to sign in with secret questions and answers. But there are steps you should take to make sure your account is as secure as possible.
Find out about how to use myGov sign in details to sign in.