From mid-November 2024, the Australian Government’s Digital ID app, myGovID, will change to its name to myID.
Under the phased expansion of the Australian Government Digital ID System myID will enable you to use Digital ID for more government services and eventually, private sector services.
The change is managed by the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of Finance is working closely with other agencies to ensure a smooth transition for the over 13 million myGovID users.
What you need to know:
If you use myGovID you should understand how this change may affect you:
You’ll still have:
- the same details: your login details (including email address) and identity strength remains the same
- continued use: your existing app should automatically update to myID or you can manually update it from the App Store or Google Play, once it’s available
- access to services: you can continue to use the app to access a range of government online services.
When the change occurs, you might see both myID and myGovID when using the app to log in to online services. This won’t affect your access and your Digital ID will remain fully functional and secure during this time.
To find out more visit www.myGovID.gov.au/DiscovermyID
