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How to create an account and sign in

Welcome! We are glad you are considering using Search.gov — the search engine built by government, for government.

You can use Search.gov to power the search results on your federal website at cost. To use Search.gov, the first thing you need to do is to create an account.

Create an account

To create a new Search.gov account, go to https://search.usa.gov/signup.

You must use your official government email account, in most cases a .gov or .mil account.

We use Login.gov to allow you to sign in to your account safely and securely. Follow the prompts to sign in with your existing Login.gov account or to create a new account.

Then, check your inbox for an email from Login.gov to verify your email.

In addition to your password, Login.gov requires that you set up at least one authentication method to keep your account secure. Learn more about their authentication methods on Login.gov.

If you run into any issues setting up your Login.gov account, visit their help center for more information on how to get started with Login.gov.

Sign in

To sign in and access the Admin Center, go to https://search.usa.gov/sites.

We use Login.gov to allow you to sign in to your account safely and securely. Follow the prompts to sign in with your existing account.

Troubleshooting tips

Reset your password

Login.gov manages all passwords. If you forgot your password, follow the tips on how to reset your password on Login.gov.

Connect your account

If your Login.gov account is associated with both your personal and government email accounts, you might need to fix which account is connected to Search.gov.

Sign in to Login.gov and then check the settings under Connected Accounts.

It should list your .gov or .mil account for Search.gov. If it lists your personal .com account, follow the prompts to change it to your government email account.

Then, sign in to Search.gov again using your updated Login.gov account settings.

Terms of service

You must be a federal government employee or contractor acting within the scope of your government contract to use Search.gov.

By voluntarily using Search.gov you are agreeing to our terms of service.

What can I do next?

As a Search.gov customer, you can get started by: