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VA is committed to making it as easy as possible for Veterans to manage their benefits and health care online while protecting their identities and data. In 2025, to streamline Veterans’

sign-in options, VA will transition to two modern, secure sign-in options: a Login.gov or ID.me account.

After this transition, Veterans, beneficiaries, and caregivers looking to access VA’s online services (e.g., VA.gov, the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app, and other VA online services)

will need to sign in with either a Login.gov or ID.me account. Veterans and other beneficiaries will no longer be able to use usernames and passwords for My HealtheVet after January 31,

2025, or DS Logon after September 30, 2025. 

VA will provide information and support throughout this transition. Veterans can begin this transition now by visiting www.va.gov/sign-in-changes to learn how to create a verified Login.gov

or ID.me account. The process takes about 10 minutes. Importantly, Veterans who do not transition before these deadlines will be able to resume accessing their data, benefits, and services

online as soon as they create a Login.gov or ID.me account. 

This transition only impacts account-based online services. Many VA webpages are accessible without signing in—such as finding information about VA locations, downloading VA forms, learning

more about the PACT Act and how to file claims, and more.

If you use an account to access any VA online services – including through VA’s mobile app – and are not yet using Login.gov or ID.me, this change will impact you. Don’t worry – there’s

still time to transition! 

VA is dedicated to making sure you succeed in transitioning to a modern, secure account. We’re here to support you and help you prepare.

Learn how to create a Login.gov or ID.me account to manage VA benefits online

Keep up to date with the latest information on the upcoming sign-in changes