Where do I find my BMW ID?
If you don’t have a BMW ID yet, follow the welcome message on the control display of your car. Your BMW ID is automatically added once registered in the My BMW App. To create a new BMW ID, select Register on the login page of the My BMW App or the My BMW portal. Enter your login data and personal details and save your input by clicking on Register now. To complete your registration, you will receive an e-mail with a confirmation link.If you have installed the My BMW App on your smartphone and saved your BMW ID, the BMW ID is automatically transferred to the vehicle. If you do not have a BMW ID yet, you a new BMW ID can be registered.You can change the personal data for your BMW ID in the My BMW App or in the My BMW portal. Your personal data consists of your name and other personal information as well as your personal or business contact details (e-mail, telephone, postal address).Accessible via the BMW Security App, it keeps you informed with real-time notifications and alerts about your vehicle’s status. Available across the Active S7, Active S5 and the Pro security systems, our dedicated service centre will assist in locating and recovering your car in the event of theft.Log in with your BMW ID (e-mail address) and password or select Log in with My BMW App and scan the displayed QR code. The personal data and settings of your BMW ID are loaded.
Can someone else use my BMW ID?
If a vehicle is used by several people, each person can use their own BMW ID in the vehicle. Other driver profiles can be used when operating the vehicle without a BMW ID, e. The BMW ID must be registered once. If you’ve previously registered with the BMW Connected App, the ConnectedDrive website, or the My BMW website, you can simply login with the BMW ID used on these accounts. If you’ve never used these applications, then you’ll need to register for an account on the My BMW App with a valid email address.To create a new BMW ID, select Register on the login page of the My BMW App or the My BMW portal. Enter your login data and personal details and save your input by clicking on Register now. To complete your registration, you will receive an e-mail with a confirmation link.The main user is labelled with an icon in the Main user column, all other BMW IDs are co-users of the vehicle with limited rights. Please note: Only the main user is authorised to change a co-user into the new main user.Your BMW ID is your central login for using ConnectedDrive services in your BMW, in the My BMW App and all BMW Group applications.
What is a BMW ID used for?
Your BMW ID is your central login for all offers relating to the BMW brand and the use of BMW ConnectedDrive. The personal data and settings for your BMW ID are stored in the BMW Cloud and synchronised in your BMW with Operating System 7 or newer, in the My BMW App and in the My BMW portal. In BMW ConnectedDrive countries, the BMW ID is the personal login for all relevant offers from the BMW brand. The BMW ID can be used in the vehicle to store and activate personal vehicle settings in a driver profile.To create a new BMW ID, select Register on the login page of the My BMW App or the My BMW portal on the BMW web page of your country. Enter your login data and personal details and save your input by clicking on Register now.Simply allow up to two additional users to add your BMW to their BMW ID. A second or third BMW ID can be added to the same vehicle, with the same steps. After typing in the VIN any additional user is asked to be added as a Secondary User or the new Primary User.
Do I need a BMW ID?
Yes. BMW apps and BMW web pages support login with your BMW ID and password as an alternative to passkeys. You will need your BMW ID and password, for example, if you log in on a third-party device and cannot transfer your passkey from your smartphone, or if the device does not support passkeys. The My BMW App is available free of charge via iTunes and Google Play. Please note these apps use the data connection of your mobile device, therefore, you may incur additional data charges from your mobile device carrier.
How secure is a BMW ID?
The BMW server never finds out what your private key is. No shared secret is transmitted, all personal login data remains securely on your end device. This means that passkeys are very well protected against phishing. You can unlock and start your BMW with your smartphone or smartwatch. You can also share the digital key with up to five people.Is BMW Digital Key free? Yes, it is free for the first year of usage. After the first year, if you want to keep the feature of Digital Key For5, you’ll be charged $88 annually.
What benefits does a BMW ID offer?
You’ll be personally greeted by your BMW, and all specific seat settings will be enabled. You can set a profile picture from the connected My BMW App. Your BMW ID also enables additional comforts including your specific widget setup on the interactive display, recommendations, favorites, and more. You can change the personal data for your BMW ID in the My BMW App or in the My BMW portal. Your personal data consists of your name and other personal information as well as your personal or business contact details (e-mail, telephone, postal address).