login.gov operates primarily as a identity provider, focusing on government identity verification. Login.gov provides a secure and private way for the public to access participating U.S. government agency websites with a single, verified account. It aims to simplify and standardize access to federal services. It is operated by U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), a subsidiary of United States Government.
login.gov
Trusted High Traffic Tranco #5,819
Related Topics
governmentidentity managementsingle sign-onauthenticationfederal services
Well Established
login.gov is a well-established platform operated by U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Top 10,000 global website, 9 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website9 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While login.gov is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Identity Provider
login.gov provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=login.gov
{
"domain": "login.gov",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "identity_provider",
"specialization": "Government Identity Verification",
"secondary_purposes": []
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Secure, single sign-on for US government services",
"summary": "Login.gov provides a secure and private way for the public to access participating U.S. government agency websites with a single, verified account. It aims to simplify and standardize access to federal services.",
"operator": "U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)",
"parent_entity": "United States Government",
"topics": [
"government",
"identity management",
"single sign-on",
"authentication",
"federal services"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2016-05-19",
"rank": 5819,
"hosting_provider": "AMAZON-02"
}
}