Steps to Change the Phone Associated with an ID.me Account
Overview
If you get a new phone, you must update your ID.me account to continue approving controlled prescriptions. Follow these steps to update your phone number:
Step 1: Log in to Your ID.me Account
- Go to ID.me.
- Click My Account or Sign-In at the top right corner.
- Enter your ID.me username and password.
Step 2: Verify Access to Your Account
- If you have your old phone: Use the ID.me Authenticator app to complete the login and move to Step 3.
- If you don’t have your old phone:
- Click UPDATE YOUR SETTINGS HERE at the bottom of the login window.
- Confirm your email address to proceed.

Step 3: Update Your Phone for Authentication
- After logging in, go to the Sign-In & Security tab.
- Locate the section to modify the device you use to approve controlled prescriptions.
- Click Set Up next to Push Notification, if not already set up.
- Select Text Message and enter your new phone number.
- You will receive a text message with a link to download the ID.me Authenticator app.
Step 4: Install and Approve Your New Phone
Check your phone’s text messages for the link.
- Tap the link to download and install the ID.me Authenticator app from the App Store or Play Store.
- Open the app and click YES
to approve the new phone.
Step 5: Finalize the Update
- Your new phone should now appear under Push Notification in your ID.me account.
- If you were previously using SMS text messages to approve prescriptions, remove this option:
- Click the trash can icon next to Text Message authentication.


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