Should I create a Login.gov or ID.me account to sign in to VA.gov?

It’s your choice which account you create. Here’s what to know:

• Login.gov is our government’s one account provider for VA and other government benefits and services. The U.S. General Services Administration creates and maintains your account. ID.me is a non-government account provider that contracts with government and non-government organizations. ID.me creates and maintains your account. 
• Both accounts meet modern security standards and protect your data so only you can access and change your stored information. Both Login.gov and ID.me let you use a single, secure account to access your VA and some other government benefits and services. 
• If you live outside the U.S., don’t have a Social Security number, or don’t have a current driver’s license or other state-issued ID, you’ll need to choose ID.me. 
• If your phone is on a plan that’s not in your name and you want to verify your identity online, you’ll need to choose ID.me.