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Using ID.me

ID.me is an identity verification service trusted by many federal and state agencies, including The Texas A&M University System.

How you use ID.me depends on your relationship with the A&M System.

New Hires, Retirees, and Former Employees

Starting November 1st, 2026, pre-hire personnel, retirees, and former employees will no longer use SSO’s UIN Login. Afterward, most of these users will be required to use ID.me for authentication with SSO. Those who have a valid A&M System credential can use that login; e.g., new student workers.

See Creating Your Account and ID.me Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

    1. Select the ID.me logo from the Single Sign On (SSO) login page.
      Screen capture of ID.me logo on the SSO logon webpage

    1. The following screen will ask for your Universal Identification Number (UIN) to verify your eligibility to use the ID.me login:

    1. If you are eligible to use ID.me, you will be redirected to the ID.me site to log in.If you already have an ID.me account, use your existing username and password to log in.
      Otherwise, create an account and begin verifying your identity.

  1. After logging into ID.me, you will authorize A&M System to access your verified identity information. Clicking “Deny” will prevent you from logging in to SSO with your ID.me account.
    Screen capture of ID.me authorization screen

Creating your ID.me account is easy. You can do it entirely on your own, without assistance from your A&M System HR or benefits representative.

Your ID.me account belongs to you and it is independent of your relationship with the A&M System. For example, you can use it with other entities such as the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.

What you need to create your ID.me account:

    • A smartphone with a camera

    • Photo ID (U.S. driver’s license or state ID, U.S. passport, or U.S. passport card)

    • Social Security number

Please note that the information you provide ID.me must match your legal name, social security number, and birth date in Workday.

To get started, click the ID.me link in SSO, verify your UIN, and follow ID.me’s instructions to create your account.

Before you leave ID.me, set up multi-factor authentication.

If you need help with ID.me, please consult the following helpful links.

If you are unable to resolve your issue, please contact:

Current Employees

Active employees of the A&M System should use their university/agency credentials (alternate login) rather than ID.me.

Affiliate Users

Affiliates of A&M System members can use ID.me to log in to SSO only if they have a Workday Contingent Worker account.

All other affiliates should use the university/agency credential (alternate login) provided by the institution rather than ID.me. This includes contractors, students, and other individuals who work with the A&M System but do not have a Workday account.

Department and Central Administrators

SSO department and central administrators can help new employees, retirees, and former employees learn to use ID.me effectively.

Learn more about administering ID.me for Single Sign On