How do I create or sign in to a Login.gov account?

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Go to login.gov and select the sign-in or create-account option on that site. Login.gov is the U.S. government’s single account system: you use one account and password for secure, private access to participating government agencies. If you already have an account, sign in with the same credentials; if you do not, create one first. The same account then works across any participating agency that offers Login.gov as a sign-in option.

Creating an account

  1. Open login.gov in your browser.
  2. Choose the option to create an account.
  3. Follow the on-screen steps to set up your account and password.
  4. Complete any identity verification or security setup the site asks for during sign-up.

Login.gov is built for individuals who need secure, private access to participating government agencies. The account is yours to reuse — you do not create a separate Login.gov account for each agency.

Signing in to a government service

Once your account exists, you sign in the same way each time:

  1. Go to the participating agency’s website or service.
  2. Select Login.gov as your sign-in method.
  3. Enter your Login.gov email and password.
  4. Complete any additional security step the service requires.

Because Login.gov handles the account layer, the agency does not manage your password — Login.gov does. That is why the same credentials work across every participating agency.

If you run into trouble

Use the Support section on login.gov for help with account access and sign-in problems. The Learn section provides additional guidance on how Login.gov works and how to use it.

For agencies and developers

Login.gov is not only for individuals:

Audience What Login.gov provides
Individuals One account and password for secure, private access to participating government agencies
Agency partners Digital security and user experience standards; Login.gov handles software development, security operations, and customer support
Agency developers Developer resources, real-time support, and modern tools to implement and deploy an application with Login.gov

Agencies that want to offer Login.gov to their users can become a partner; developers can start with the developer guide linked from the site.

Quick answers

  • Where do I go? login.gov — that is the entry point for creating an account and signing in.
  • Do I need a new account for each agency? No. One Login.gov account covers all participating agencies.
  • Where do I get help? The Support section on login.gov.
  • Where can I learn more? The Learn section on login.gov.