Account FAQs
A USPTO.gov account allows you to sign in and verify your identity. Your MyUSPTO homepage is a dashboard where you can customize your online USPTO experience by selecting the tools and systems that matter to you.
A USPTO.gov account allows you to sign in and verify your identity. Your MyUSPTO homepage is a dashboard where you can customize your online USPTO experience by selecting the tools and systems that matter to you.
Please visit https://my.uspto.gov and select the “Create an account" button. Enter the email address that you will use to sign in with, as well as other necessary account information. To continue, please verify the ReCaptcha and select the terms of service and privacy policy check box.
Once completed, the page will notify you that an email was sent to the provided email address. The email sent will provide you with instructions on how to activate your account. The account activation link will expire in 24 hours so it is advised to check your email and select the link as soon as possible.
After you have successfully activated your account, you will need to create your password in the next screen.
There is no cost to sign up with for a USPTO.gov account.
From the MyUSPTO homepage, you can change the placement of your widgets via the “Arrange widgets” button. You can also add and remove widgets using the widget library by selecting the “Add widgets” button.
MyUSPTO is a personalized collection of widgets that serve you recent news, information, and status changes. We are adding new customizable features monthly to make your MyUSPTO homepage increasingly useful as a launch pad into your USPTO activities.
Multifactor authentication is a process that provides an extra layer of security to an account.
Multifactor authentication is not needed for a certain amount of time.
This will occur if you close your browser, clear your cache, or use a different browser.
It is mandatory to use multifactor authentication to sign into the MyUSPTO account page, however some USTPO applications do not require it.
The default method to receive the authentication code is email but configuring two or more methods is strongly recommended. Additional methods include code generator, the Okta Verify app, security key or biometric authenticator.
We recommend checking your email spam folder. If you can't find the email there, please contact your email provider to inquire whether the no-reply@uspto.gov address is on the block list. Additionally, consider whitelisting all emails coming from "@uspto.gov" to ensure their delivery.
Email addresses with .mil extensions may not receive an authentication code.
Chrome and Edge are the only compatible browsers for the multifactor authentication process. Using a different browser may cause your account to be locked. Please check to see if you are using the latest version of your browser while signing in to your account. If you still are having issues, please contact the USPTO Contact Center.
Not all USPTO applications require multifactor authentication.
It allows users to confirm their identity when they sign in to their USPTO account. When a user configures Okta Verify, users are prompted to download, install, and set up the app on their device. For more info see the Okta Verify help page
Email is the default authentication method.
Your name will reflect the same name of your ID.me account. If you need to change the name, do the following:
If you're verified, you cannot change your name or email address. You must have your account unverified to alter your account information. Read our FAQ: Or How can I change my name on my account if I am verified? or How can I change my email address if I am verified?
Verification enhances our security for online services by ensuring the identities of individuals performing actions related to our filing and registering processes. This helps to protect sensitive information, while preventing fraud.
Go to your account page and click on the ID.me Verify button.
You can find more information on the USPTO & ID.me webpage.
The latest versions of Chrome and Edge are supported.
This is to ensure the online security of both our customers’ private information and our systems.
Please visit https://my.uspto.gov and select the "Sign in" button.
Visit the forgot your password page.
Select your name in the upper right corner and click on “Account.” Here you can:
To change your password,
Your username is the email address used to create your USPTO.gov account. If you forgot the email address, please contact the USPTO Contact Center.
Yes, cookies must be enabled in order to access any functionality that requires your USPTO.gov account for authentication and authorization.
For instructions on how to enable cookies, visit your browser's help resources:
For your security and to help protect your account, select your name in the top navigation and choose the sign-out option when you are ready to end your session. While fully closing your browser will sign you out, closing a tab will not sign you out.
You might be using an unsupported browser. Only the most up to date versions of Edge or Chrome are supported.
Please visit the forgot password page and follow the steps to unlock your account and reset your password.
If you are still unable to unlock your account, please contact the USPTO Contact Center.
Or you can email usptoinfo@uspto.gov.
General support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET (except federal holidays).
If you are receiving a blank page, we recommend that you refresh your page.
• Windows: ctrl + F5
• Mac/Apple: Apple + R or command + R
• Linux: F5