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TreasuryDirect: Prepare for ID.me – Your New Way to Log In
TreasuryDirect will soon be introducing a new login experience using ID.me, a trusted, government-verified identity provider. This modern login process will strengthen identity verification and account security while making future access faster and smoother.
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Subject: TreasuryDirect: Prepare for ID.me – Your New Way to Log In
TreasuryDirect is excited to share that, starting next month, a new login experience, ID.me, is coming to TreasuryDirect. ID.me is a standard, trusted, government-verified identity provider that uses secure technology with robust identity-proofing to verify your access. Logging in with the ID.me verification process adds a layer of assurance that only you can manage your TreasuryDirect account(s) and securities, so your sensitive personal and financial information is protected as you conduct digital transactions. Also, because ID.me is used by other federal agencies, it allows you to safely access multiple government services without needing separate accounts. Starting on October 28, 2026, ID.me will be required to log in to TreasuryDirect and will replace your current TreasuryDirect traditional login.
No action is required now, but starting on September 13, 2026, you can begin using ID.me to log in to TreasuryDirect. Additional information, including required actions and key dates, will be provided before the transition begins. Here’s what you can expect as part of this update:
If you would like to know more about ID.me, or need help, you can visit ID.me’s help center or TreasuryDirect’s ID.me FAQ page .
We appreciate you trusting the US Treasury with your investments.
The Treasury Department does not send unsolicited e-mails asking for personal or financial information, or demand fees to release funds. Before you enter or change your information anywhere, ensure that the URL says treasurydirect.gov and that you are logged into the TreasuryDirect system.
You can validate the legitimacy of this e-mail and read more about why you received it at https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/idme-one-month/.