When you first log in to your ID.me, account you will be asked to secure your account with a multi-factor authentication method with a prompt similar to the following;
Alternatively, if you account is already running you can select the drop-down option "My Account" from the main menu;
Programmable hardware tokens can be used as the default authentication method by using the following procedure;
Scroll down the presented authentication method options until you find the section "Code Generator Application". then select this option; 
You are now asked to download an authenticator app. We will not be using an authentication app, so click on the option "Scan QR code"; 
A QR code will now be displayed (similar to the example below); 
As the generated QR code is very compact we strongly suggest you enlarge this QR code prior to scanning it in the programming app. The QR code can now be burned onto you programmable token (see procedure below); |
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Adding programmable tokens as an additional authentication method
If you have already protected your ID.me account. then in order to add a programmable token as an additional authentication method option to those already selected.
Programmable hardware tokens can be added using the following procedure;
After logging in to your ID.me account, use the user account dropdown menu to select the option "My Account"; 
Then in the "MY ACCOUNT" menu options select "Sign in & Security"; 
Scroll down the authentication methods until you find the "Code Generator" section, then click on the  button; 
You are now asked to download an authenticator app. We will not be using an authentication app, so click on the option "Scan QR code";
A QR code will now be displayed (similar to the example below);
As the generated QR code is very compact we strongly suggest you enlarge this QR code prior to scanning it in the programming app. The QR code can now be burned onto you programmable token (see procedure below); |
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Verifying your token
Once you have programmed your token you will need to verify it with ID.me.
Obtain the requested 6-digit code from your programmable token and enter it into the field prompted "Enter the 6-digit code", then click 
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The programmable token will now be activated, and you will be offered the option to add additional authentication methods;
Click "No", and you will be logged in to your account, and your programmable token is ready to be used the next time you log in to your account.
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