ID.me Authenticator

Spec sheet

Purpose

The app helps protect an ID.me Wallet with multi-factor authentication.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Intended users

The app is for people using an ID.me Wallet who want MFA for sign-in.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · help.id.me

Compliance

ID.me states that the Authenticator app is FIPS 140-2 compliant.Read 11 Oct 2026 · developers.id.me

Support

Users can submit a support request from the app’s settings menu.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Biometrics

App settings let users enable or disable access using their device’s fingerprint or facial recognition.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Code strength

The code generator produces a rotating six-digit code, which ID.me rates as a strong MFA method.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Code type

totpRead 22 Sep 2026 · help.id.me

Limit: push setup

Push sign-in requires notifications to be enabled for the app on the mobile device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Maker background

ID.me says it was founded on February 2, 2010, by CEO and co-founder Blake Hall.Read 11 Oct 2026 · network.id.me

NFC security key

The app supports signing in by tapping a YubiKey 5 NFC to a mobile device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Offline codes

ID.me says its app’s time-based one-time passcodes can work online or offline.Read 11 Oct 2026 · developers.id.me

Push approvals

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · help.id.me

Push strength

ID.me describes push notification approval as a moderately secure MFA method.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Sign-in methods

Users can approve sign-ins with push notifications or use a code generator.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Smartwatches

Apple Watch supports push approvals and code-generator sign-ins, while Android smartwatches support push approvals only.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.id.me

Supported platforms

iOS,Android,Apple Watch,Android smartwatchesRead 22 Sep 2026 · help.id.me

Plans and prices

Every ID.me Authenticator plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Identity Verification Software#16 of 528.0
• Authenticator apps#65 of 1117.8