The ID.me Authenticator app can be used to facilitate multi-factor authentication (MFA). It is also compatible with supported smart watches. To use your smart watch for MFA, you must first download and install the ID.me Authenticator app. Then, set it up as an MFA option, either as a Code Generator or for Push Notifications.
Steps to set up Code Generator Mode:
1. Install the ID.me Authenticator app on your phone and activate it as a code generator on your phone. |
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2. Select on the app icon on your smart watch. |
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3. Select the account you’re signing into on your smart watch (if you have more than one account enrolled). |
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4. Look at the sign-in code on your smart watch. |
Steps to set up Push Notification Mode:
1. Install the ID.me Authenticator app on your phone and activate it as a push notifications on your phone. |
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2. Select on the app icon on your smart watch. |
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3. Select Approve to authorize and complete sign-in on your smart watch. |