Creating your ID.me account

To start using ID.me, you need to create your own ID.me account. This article explains the process of creating your account.

Before you begin

• Already have an account? Do not create another account. Instead, sign in to your existing account. If you can’t sign in, visit I can’t sign in to my account.
• Duplicate account? Visit What to do if you have a duplicate account.

Eligibility

Anyone 18 years of age or older can create an ID.me account.

Create an ID.me account

To create your ID.me account:

1. Start at the website or organization where you need to use ID.me. If you’re not sure where to begin, contact the organization directly.
2. Select the ID.me button.
3. Select Create an ID.me account.
   
4. Enter your personal email address, making sure it’s spelled correctly, without any typos.
5. Enter a strong password, then select Create account.
   
6. Check your email inbox to confirm your email address. 
7. Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA), if prompted.

After creating your account, follow the prompts on the screen.

Troubleshoot creating an account

I made a typo in my email address

If you accidentally misspelled your email address in the email field, you won’t be able to finish creating your account. Start the account creation process over and carefully enter the correct email address.

It says my email is registered with another ID.me account

If your email address is already being used, visit How to fix duplicate email errors for next steps.

I need to use my ID.me account for work

To learn how to use your ID.me account for work, visit Setting up your ID.me account for work. 

I created an account from the ID.me website

If you created your account from ID.me, go to the website where you need to use ID.me. Select the ID.me button, sign in to your account, then follow the prompts to verify your identity.