myID, formerly myGovID, is the Australian Government's Digital ID app. It's a whole-of-government digital identity solution which Australians can use to prove who they are online, and provide an identity that can be re-used to access participating government online services.
The setup process requires users to:
- be at least 15 years old
- have a personal email address or mobile phone number
- have a smartphone or smart device
- download the myID app
- prepare documents that help prove identity, such as passport, driver’s licence, birth certificate or Medicare card
- choose which identity strength is required (basic, standard, or strong - depending on the service that is required).
Delivered by the Australian Taxation Office, an accredited identity service provider under Australia's Digital ID system, myID provides identity (reusable digital identity, mobile application, identity proofing levels 1, 2 and 3, and biometric enabled) and credential (mobile application, credential level 2 and multi-factor crypto software) services.
myID changed from its former name of myGovID on 13 November 2024.