In your ID.me account, you’ll see the code generator was added as an MFA method.

After the app is downloaded, enter the 6-digit code from the ID.me Authenticator app and add a name for your device, then select Continue.

Select the link in the text message or email you receive.

Enter your phone number or email, then select Continue.

Select Text me or Call me to choose how you’d like to receive the download link for the ID.me Authenticator app.

When prompted, complete your sign in using your current MFA method.

Go to “Push Notification” and select Set up.

In your account dashboard, select Sign in & Security.

This won’t replace the first MFA method you set up. If you previously set up a different MFA method, you can add code generator MFA as a secondary MFA method. Select Continue to complete the set-up process.For example, you could name it “My iPhone” or “My Android.” This way, if you add a new device in the future, you can tell the difference between devices. Enter the 6-digit code in the field provided to confirm your device and name your device.After you activate the code generator, it will generate a 6-digit code every 30 seconds.Note: If you choose to receive the link via email, open and select the link on the device where the ID.me Authenticator app will be used. 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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