How to get an M-Pass
Your M-Pass is your official Monash ID – you’ll need it to access buildings, use a range of services (like the library, gym and shuttle buses) and pay for printing and photocopying.
Monash University Indonesia students have separate instructions for how to get an M-Pass. All other Monash students and staff should follow the below instructions.
Step 1: Take a selfie using VerifyMe
Before you can set up your M-Pass, you’ll need to take a selfie (and verify your identity) using VerifyMe – you only have to do this once.
To take a selfie for your M-Pass:
- Log into VerifyMe.
- Follow the prompts:
- Verify your identity by uploading your photo ID.
- Take a selfie for your M-Pass (see photo guidelines below).
You can’t upload or take a photo of a pre-prepared image, so make sure you’re ready to take a selfie for your M-Pass before you start the process. In most cases, you won’t be able to change your M-Pass photo once it’s been taken through VerifyMe.
Photo guidelines
You’ll need to take a selfie for your M-Pass on the spot, so make sure:
- you’re not wearing anything that covers your face (e.g. headphones, hat, sunglasses)
- there’s no shadow or reflections on your face, glass reflection, or red eye
- you use a plain, light-coloured background.
Step 2: Wait for your selfie to be approved
VerifyMe will automatically check your selfie against your ID and let you know when you’re ready to set up your M-Pass. Once you get an email letting you know your photo has been approved, you’re ready to move on to step 3.
Just keep in mind, you'll need to wait about three hours before you can add a digital M-Pass to your Apple or Google wallet.
Step 3: Set up your M-Pass
You’re now ready to get your M-Pass. If you’re a student at Monash University Australia, you can set up a digital M-Pass in your Apple Wallet if you have an iPhone or Apple Watch, or in your Google Wallet if you have an Android phone.
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Step 1: Take a selfie using VerifyMe
Before you can set up your M-Pass, you’ll need to take a selfie (and verify your identity) using VerifyMe – you only have to do this once.
To take a selfie for your M-Pass:
- Log into VerifyMe (log in on your mobile phone for the best photo quality).
- Follow the prompts:
- Verify your identity by uploading your photo ID.
- Take a selfie for your M-Pass (see photo guidelines below).
You can’t upload or take a photo of a pre-prepared image, so make sure you’re ready to take a selfie for your M-Pass before you start the process.
Photo guidelines
You’ll need to take a selfie for your M-Pass on the spot, so make sure:
- you’re not wearing anything that covers your face (e.g. headphones, hat, sunglasses)
- there’s no shadow or reflections on your face, glass reflection, or red eye
- you use a plain, light-coloured background.
Step 2: Wait for your selfie to be approved
VerifyMe will automatically check your selfie against your ID and let you know when you’re ready to set up your M-Pass. Once you get an email letting you know your photo has been approved, you’re ready to move on to step 3.
Just keep in mind, you'll need to wait about three hours before you can add a digital M-Pass to your Apple or Google wallet.
Step 3: Set up your M-Pass
You’re now ready to get your M-Pass. If you’re a staff member at Monash University Australia, you can set up a digital M-Pass in your Apple Wallet if you have an iPhone or Apple Watch, or in your Google Wallet if you have an Android phone.
If you work at Monash University Indonesia, we’ll email you when your M-Pass card is ready to pick up – this should take around two weeks.
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