DS Logon FAQs

Premium DS Logon is a secure identity credential that Veterans and service members can use to sign in to several websites, like VA.gov, My HealtheVet, and eBenefits, with one username and password. This is called single sign-on. And each time you sign in to a website that accepts this credential, you can access your information on other Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense websites too, without signing in again.

Premium DS Logon provides a higher level of security than a typical password-protected account. It helps us keep your personally identifiable information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) safe.

If you have a Premium DS Logon account, you’ll be able to securely sign in to VA.gov to access and manage your VA benefits and health care. If you have a Basic DS Logon account and you want to sign in to VA.gov, you’ll need to either upgrade to a Premium account first or verify your identity using ID.me.

Your DS Logon account and username will never expire. But you’ll need to create a new password every 180 days. This helps keep your account secure. 

Create a new password on the DS Logon website

Yes, the spouse or dependent (age 18 or older) of a Veteran or service member can get a DS Logon. They must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). To get a spouse or dependent added to DEERS, the Veteran will need to visit a personnel office (ID card office). They'll need to bring 2 original forms of ID to prove their identity.

Download the list of accepted forms of ID (PDF)

Find a personnel office near you by visiting the ID card office website

No, a Veteran’s delegate or surrogate can’t get a DS Logon to access a Veteran’s account.