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ID.me 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Enable two-factor authentication on ID.me to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, ID.me asks for a rotating code from Authenticator App - Novaz in addition to your password.

A ID.me account is part of your security setup, so it deserves strong 2FA of its own. Besides an authenticator app, ID.me also offers SMS text codes, phone-call codes, security keys and a proprietary app. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience — and it's safer than SMS codes, which can be intercepted through SIM-swap attacks. For the strongest protection, ID.me also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods ID.me supports

  • SMS text message
  • Phone call
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
  • Proprietary app
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    Download Authenticator App - Novaz

    Install Authenticator App - Novaz from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and open it — you'll use it to scan ID.me's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to ID.me and open your ID.me account security settings.

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    Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.

    Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.

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    Scan the QR code with Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code ID.me displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

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    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your ID.me account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

    If ID.me shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how ID.me recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

Menu names on ID.me can change — the official ID.me 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

How to recover your ID.me account

If you lose access to your authenticator and ID.me gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If ID.me doesn't, or you didn't save them, use ID.me's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does ID.me work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. ID.me supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is ID.me two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on ID.me is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my ID.me 2FA codes?
If ID.me gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use ID.me's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on ID.me?
ID.me supports both. An authenticator app like Authenticator App - Novaz is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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