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 VERIFICATION PREPARE FOR IDENTITY  

​ DS LOGON

Creating a DS Logon Account

Step 1: Access the DS Logon Website

•Go to the DS Logon website.

 

Step 2: Select “Create New Account”

•On the homepage, click on the “Create New Account” button.

 

Step 3: Choose Your Registration Method

•You will be presented with two options:
•CAC Registration: If you have a Common Access Card (CAC) and a card reader.
•Email Registration: If you have a valid DoD ID card or CAC and a unique email address
  in DEERS.

 

Step 4: Email Registration (if selected)

•Enter your personal information, including your DoD ID number and email address.
•Follow the instructions sent to your email to complete the registration process.

 

Step 5: CAC Registration (if selected)

•Insert your CAC into the card reader.
•Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your identity and complete the registration.

 

Step 6: Set Up Your Account

•Create a username and password.
•Set up security questions for account recovery.

 

Step 7: Verify Your Account

•Log in to your email and click on the verification link sent by DS Logon.
Follow any additional instructions to complete the verification process.


Verifying an Existing DS Logon Account

Step 1: Access the DS Logon Website

•Go to the DS Logon website.

 

Step 2: Select “Activate Account”

•On the homepage, click on the “Activate Account” button.

 

Step 3: Enter Your Information

•Provide your DS Logon username and password.
•Answer the security questions you set up during registration.

 

Step 4: Verify Your Identity

•You may be asked to verify your identity using your CAC or other personal information.

 

Step 5: Complete Activation

•Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.