Create a user profile
Help a user to create their profile
Why this matters
User profiles are central to a person’s identity. A user profile may be integral to proving identity and qualifying for and receiving support and services from the government. It can also be integral to expressing identity and ensuring respectful communication.
Help users to…
Enter their address
Help users to input their physical or mailing addresses for successful communication.
Indicate their contact preferences
Help users to specify how they would like to be contacted and in what language.
Enter their date of birth
Help users to enter their birth date or other memorable date.
Provide their email address
Help users to enter their email address.
Select their sex
Help users select their sex.
Provide their name
Help users to enter their name accurately and confidently regardless of format.
Enter their phone number
Help users to enter their phone number or numbers to ensure effective communication.
Provide their race and ethnicity
Help users to provide the race and ethnicity that reflects their lived experience.
Enter their Social Security Number
Help users to provide their Social Security Number.
Latest updates
Meaningful code and guidance updates are listed in the following table:
| Date | USWDS version | Affects | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-11 | N/A |
|
Breaking Removed Pronouns pattern. Removed content related to the January 20, 2025 Executive Order, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government". More information: uswds-site#3099 |
| 2022-02-11 | N/A |
|
Breaking Updated link to Sex pattern. Removed content related to the January 20, 2025 Executive Order, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government". More information: uswds-site#3099 |
