Just a heads up, myGovID is changing to myID. You should have received an email confirming this, so you can rest assured it's not spam. Nothing is required from you in preparation for this change.
What you need to know
There's nothing you need to do to prepare for the change.
You'll still have:
your same details – there's no need to set up a new myID. Your login details (including email address) and the identity strength you've set up on your device, and any other devices, will remain 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. You can download the myID app any time once it's available
access to services – you can still use the app to securely access a range of government online services (find out where to use it).
When the change happens, you might see both myID and myGovID when using your app to log in to participating government online services. This won't affect your access, and your Digital ID will remain fully functional and secure.
Why the change
The change from myGovID to myID aims to reduce the ongoing confusion between the myGovID app and myGov.
The new name for the Australian Government's Digital ID app reflects the community's understanding of the Digital ID. It demonstrates how a whole-of-government ID provider can help protect Australians from identity theft and fraud.
Visit mygovid.gov.au/mygovid-changing-myid for more details.
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