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DS Logon Retired: Which Login Works Where Now (myAuth, ID.me, Login.gov)

DS Logon was retired and replaced with myAuth. Pick the site you are trying to reach and see the sign-in options its official page lists today, quoted word for word.

  • DS Logon is gone. The official Military OneSource account guide says it was retired and replaced with myAuth (quote below).
  • There is no single answer for every site — Military OneSource, milConnect and VA.gov each list their own sign-in options. Use the quick check to see yours.
  • Military OneSource also retired its email-and-password login, so an old password will not get you back in.
  • Locked out of myAuth itself? Military OneSource does not run myAuth — the DMDC support office does, and its contact is quoted below.
Quick check

This decodes the published rule only. It is not legal or tax advice; the official office decides your case.

What the official sources say

Quoted word for word from the official pages, checked October 29, 2026.

Official source — quoted verbatim

“As of Jan. 19, 2026, DS Logon has been retired and replaced with myAuth.”

Military OneSource — Your Military OneSource Account (militaryonesource.mil)

Official source — quoted verbatim

“Support for DS Logon ended February 2026.”

Military OneSource — Your Military OneSource Account (militaryonesource.mil)

Official source — quoted verbatim

“Now, you will sign in using options you already know and trust — like Google, CAC or certificate, myAuth or ID.me.”

Military OneSource — Your Military OneSource Account (militaryonesource.mil)

Official source — quoted verbatim

“The email and password login option was retired on Oct. 1, 2025.”

Military OneSource — Your Military OneSource Account (militaryonesource.mil)

Official source — quoted verbatim

“DMDC is implementing myAuth in phases, starting with milConnect and ID Card Office Online. All DOW applications that use DS Logon will eventually transition to myAuth.”

Military OneSource — Your Military OneSource Account (militaryonesource.mil)

Official source — quoted verbatim

“To get a myAuth account, you must be affiliated with the DOD or VA and listed in DEERS in one of the following roles: service members (active, Guard, reservist, retirees), veterans, eligible family members (over 18 years old), spouses (current and former with DOD benefits) or DOD civilians and contractors.”

Military OneSource — Your Military OneSource Account (militaryonesource.mil)

Official source — quoted verbatim

“Military OneSource does not manage the myAuth program. For technical assistance, email DSO Support Office at dodhra.dodc-mb.dmdc.mbx.myauth-help@mail.mil”

myAuth Help (DMDC, osd.mil)

Official source — quoted verbatim

“You’ll need to use an ID.me, Login.gov, or CLEAR account to sign in to all VA websites and apps—like VA.gov and the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app.”

VA.gov — Creating an account for VA.gov (va.gov)

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Frequently asked

Does DS Logon still work?

No. The official Military OneSource account guide says: “As of Jan. 19, 2026, DS Logon has been retired and replaced with myAuth.”

What do I use instead of DS Logon for Military OneSource?

The official account guide says: “Now, you will sign in using options you already know and trust — like Google, CAC or certificate, myAuth or ID.me.”

Who can get a myAuth account?

The official account guide says: “To get a myAuth account, you must be affiliated with the DOD or VA and listed in DEERS in one of the following roles: service members (active, Guard, reservist, retirees), veterans, eligible family members (over 18 years old), spouses (current and former with DOD benefits) or DOD civilians and contractors.”

How do I sign in to VA.gov now?

VA's official page says: “You’ll need to use an ID.me, Login.gov, or CLEAR account to sign in to all VA websites and apps—like VA.gov and the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app.”

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