Your myGovID is now simply known as myID.

The Australian Government’s Digital ID app is now known as myID. It has a new name and new look, but how you use it remains the same.

What you need to know

There’s nothing you need to do. You still have:

• The same details: there’s no need to set up a new myID. Your login details (including email address) and identity strength remain the same.
• Continued use: your existing app should have automatically updated – if not, you can manually update it from the App Store or Google Play.
• Access to services: you can continue to access the services you used with your myGovID. When logging into an online service, you may now need to select myID as your identity provider.

During the transition period, you may see references to both myID and myGovID.

Why the change

The change aims to reduce the ongoing confusion between the app’s previous name (myGovID) and myGov.

The new name for the Australian Government Digital ID app reflects the community’s evolving understanding of Digital IDExternal link and demonstrates how a whole-of-government ID provider can help protect Australians from identity theft and fraud.

Avoid scams 

It is important to be aware of fraudulent websites, apps and phishing scams.

During the transition period, you may see references to both myID and myGovID.

You do not need to set up a new myID or reconfirm your details. If you’ve been prompted to go to a website to do so, this is a scam.

“If asked to do this via text message, email, or visiting a website, it is a scam,” the Tax Office said.

Be cautious as scammers can make fake websites or apps that look just like myID or myGovID. To help protect yourself:

• don’t click on suspicious links, open attachments or download any files from suspicious emails or SMS. We will never send an unsolicited SMS that contains a hyperlink
• When logging in to an online service with myID, ensure that the URL displayed in your browser includes ‘https://www.myID.gov.au’ or ‘https://myID.gov.auExternal link’.
• only download the myID app from the official app stores (Google Play or the App Store).

The Tax Office said communications and notices could also be found on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

“We are on these platforms, but we will never use these social media platforms to private message, discuss your personal information, documentation, or ask you to make payments,” it said.

“If you’re unsure whether it’s really the ATO, don’t reply. Phone us on 1800 008 540 to report any suspicious contact claiming to be from the ATO to ReportScams@ato.gov.au.”

Find out more tips and learn how we protect your Digital ID.

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Note: The material and contents provided in this publication are informative in nature only. It is not intended to be advice and you should not act specifically on the basis of this information alone. If expert assistance is required, professional advice should be obtained.