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Using ID.me

ID.me is an identity verification service trusted by many federal and state agencies, including the Social Security Administration, Medicare, the IRS, and The Texas A&M University System. To learn more, watch a short video about ID.me.

See ID.me Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

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. Instead, these users will be required to use ID.me for authentication with SSO.

Anyone who already has a valid A&M System credential can use that login; e.g., new student workers and certain retirees.

New to ID.me?

You must have a verified account to use ID.me. First, review ID.me’s list of required documents. Then, see SSO’s Creating an ID.me account page to get started.

Select the ID.me logo from the Single Sign On (SSO) login page.

Screen capture of ID.me logo on the SSO logon webpage

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

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 ID.me account and verify your identity with them.

After logging into ID.me for the first time, 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. View ID.me’s step-by-step instructions or view a step-by-step video.

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

What you need to create your ID.me account:

Please note that the information you provide ID.me must match your legal name, social security number, and birth date in Workday. Contact your Human Resources department if a Workday change is needed.

To create your account:

Refer to our Getting Help page if you need help creating your account.

One excellent resource is the Social Security Administration’s video about the ID.me account setup process.

If you need help more 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