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Are you an individual or sole trader who accesses ATO online services through myGov?
Using the Australian Government’s free Digital ID app, myID, is the most secure way to prove who you are when signing in.
Why use myID?
myID offers a sign in option that is:
- safe – unlike other sign in options, myID requires you to verify your ID in the app, making it harder for fraudsters to impersonate you
- secure – once you sign in to ATO online services using your myID, you must always use your myID for future access.
Get started with myID
To access ATO online services using your myID:
- Download the myID app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Set up your myID to either ‘Strong’ or ‘Standard’ identity strength. If you can, we recommend you secure your sign in with Strong for extra security. To set up Strong you’ll need to verify your ID and complete a face verification check. For help setting up, visit www.myid.gov.au/setup
- Go to the myGov sign in page at https://login.my.gov.auExternal Link
- Select Sign in with Digital ID and follow the prompts to sign in and connect your myID.
- Select Australian Taxation Office from your linked services.
Use your myID each time you sign in
By signing in using your myID, you have helped secure your account by setting your online access strength.
This means you must always access ATO online services using your myID with the same (or higher) identity strength. This applies if you sign in via myGov or the ATO app.
For example, if you sign in using myID with a Strong identity strength, your online access strength will be Strong. Whenever you sign in to ATO online services through myGov or the ATO app, you’ll need to use your Strong myID.
Get more information on using myID with ATO online services by scanning the QR code or visiting ato.gov.au/SecureAccess
Had your identity stolen?
If you’ve been a victim of identity theft and had access restrictions applied to your ATO account, using a Strong myID may mean you can regain ongoing access to ATO online services. Learn more at ato.gov.au/StrongAccess