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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 – provides a stronger level of protection on your account. To maintain this protection, you need to continue signing in with your myID.
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’ ID strength. If you can, we recommend you secure your sign in with Strong for extra security. To set up your Strong myID you’ll need to verify your ID and photo. 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 choosing to use Digital ID to sign in, you've helped make your account more secure and better protected.
To maintain this protection, continue to sign in using your myID with the same (or higher) ID strength when accessing ATO online services through myGov or the ATO app.
For example, if you sign in using myID with a Strong ID strength, your online access strength will be Strong. To maintain your protection, each time you sign in to ATO online services through myGov or the ATO app, you’ll need to use your Strong myID.
Using a Digital ID is voluntary. If you'd like to change the way you sign in to ATO online services, contact us on our Individuals enquiries line.
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.