We use the two-step verification method to help you protect your account. It means that if someone other than you was trying to access your account, they would need more than just your username and password.
It's easier for scammers to get access to passwords for online accounts than you think. The second step of verification means that even if someone gets access to your username and password, they still won't be able to access My Telstra.
In 2021, Australians reported losing $211 million to scams involving identity theft, an 89% increase from 2020. Source: ACCC report.
If a scammer or unauthorised person gets access to your account, they can try to access your payment details or your phone number. Two-step verification can stop them in their tracks.
If you're logging into the My Telstra app, you can verify your identity with your Telstra PIN, a one-time code, or biometrics like face and fingerprint recognition (if your device supports it).
If you're logging into My Telstra via a browser, you can verify your identity with your Telstra PIN, a one-time code, or an in-app challenge if you have access to the My Telstra app.
A Telstra employee may ask you to verify your identity if you need them to look into your account over the phone, via messaging or while you're in store.
There are 3 ways they may ask you to verify:
You can use any of the below methods to protect your digital identity with Telstra. If you want to use biometrics, make sure your device supports it.
You can help protect your identity by enabling your Telstra PIN. You can do this easily in the My Telstra app or via My Telstra in a browser.
We'll never ask you to provide your PIN verbally to anyone, so if someone asks you to do that, end the conversation immediately.
To enable Telstra PIN:
A one-time code can be sent to your contact mobile number or email address that you have registered with us. This will verify your identity when interacting with Telstra over the phone, via messaging or in store, and when logging into My Telstra in a browser.
To use this security feature, check that your contact details with us are correct.
To check your contact details:
Biometric authentication uses your face or fingerprint to identify you. Telstra does not store your biometric information like fingerprints or face images during this process.
On supported Android devices, you can use Face or Fingerprint ID. On supported iOS devices (like iPhones and iPads), you can use Face ID or Touch ID.
To enable Face and Fingerprint ID:
You can use the My Telstra app to verify your identity when logging into My Telstra in a browser, or while talking to a Telstra agent via messaging, on the phone or in store. It also assures you that you are talking to an agent from Telstra instead of a scammer.
To do so, you'll need to complete an in-app challenge that will be sent to the My Telstra app.
The in-app challenge is only available to people using the My Telstra app. If you don't use the app, you can use a one-time code instead. A Telstra agent will never ask for your Telstra PIN.
We send a notification to your device from the My Telstra app.
Tapping the notification will open the My Telstra app.
Verify your identity using biometrics (Face or Fingerprint ID), or if you don't have biometrics enabled, you can enter your Telstra PIN, then follow the prompts.
Tap YES when requested to complete the verification request and confirm it's really you.
If you don’t have notifications enabled or you don't want to use the notification, you can:
If you suspect fraudulent activity on your Telstra account you should:
Learn more about fraud and scam prevention and find ways to get in touch with our Fraud Customer Care Team.
