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How do I download and install the ID.me Authenticator app?

The ID.me Authenticator app can be used to generate codes and/or push notifications for secure multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Steps to download and install the app:

1. When prompted to select an MFA option, select either Push Notification or Code Generator Application.

In our example, we will select Code Generator Application.

  

When prompted to select an MFA option, select either Push Notification or Code Generator Application from the options provided_ManagingMyIDmeAccount

2. Choose how you wish to download the ID.me Authenticator app and select Continue.

 

  

Choose how you prefer to download the ID.me authenticator app and select Continue_ManagingMyIDmeAccount

3. Select the link in the text when you receive the message.

   If you selected to use your phone number, select the link from the text message you recieved_ManagingMyIDmeAccount

4. Follow the prompts to download and open the app.

  

Follow the prompts to download and open the Authenticator App_ManagingMyIDmeAccount

5. Take note of the 6-digit code that is presented. 

   Take note of the 6 digit code and enter it on your ID.me account_ManagingMyIDmeAccount

6. Before the timer reaches zero, return to your ID.me account, and enter the code.

If the timer does reach zero, a new code is displayed, and you will have 30 seconds to enter it.

You are now ready to use the Authenticator app with MFA.

   You will have 30 seconds to enter the code, if you miss that window of time, a new code will be generated and you will have an additional 30 seconds to input that new code_ManagingMyIDmeAccount
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