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ADDRESS INFORMATION

COMMITTEES

DEMOGRAPHICS

EMAIL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

EXTERNAL LOGIN Add/Update

MEMBERSHIP CARD

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS

MILITARY SERVICE

Branch of Service

Conflict

NAME INFORMATION

PAID UP FOR LIFE (PUFL)

PASSWORD INFORMATION

PAYMENT INFORMATION

PHONE NUMBER

REGISTER A MYLEGION ACCOUNT

RENEW MEMBERSHIP

SERVICE OFFICER INFORMATION

SUBSCRIPTIONS

TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION.

USERNAME INFORMATION

ADDRESS INFORMATION

Add Address

Home > My Account> Addresses

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account –Register an account
  2. Click“My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Addresses”
  4. Click “Add Address”
  5. Enter address and click “Save”
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Delete Address

Home > My Account > Addresses

One main address is required. An address can only be deleted if there is more than one address.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Addresses”
  4. Click “Delete” to the right of the address
  5. “Delete” in Confirm Deletion window
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Edit Address

Home > My Account > Addresses

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Addresses”
  4. Click “Edit” to the right of the address to update
  5. Enter updates and “Save”
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Main Address

The main address is the address listed as your primary contact address.  Unless specified, the main address is used in all mail correspondence.

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Address Not Found

Addresses are processed through USPS software to verify the information meets standards. If the address entered is not recognized as valid select “Edit This Address”.  In the case you are certain the address can receive mail; an override lets you “Continue and Save this Address”.

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COMMITTEES

Home > My Account > Committees

View committee, commission, and officer activity on your MyLegion account.  Only positions recorded are available.  Click on “Committees” from the left MY ACCOUNT menu.

Updates are not available through myLegion.  All officer, committee, and commission activity maintenance is reported through department headquarters.

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DEMOGRAPHICS

Birth Date – Add and Edit 

Home > My Account > Name & Demographics

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org.
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click “My Account” from MyLegion Home.
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Name & Demographics”.
  4. Click “Edit” in demographic section.
  5. Enter birth date and “Save”.
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Deceased Status

Home > My Account > Name & Demographics

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org.
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click “My Account” from MyLegion Home.
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Name & Demographics”.
  4. Click “Edit” in demographic section.
  5. Check box for deceased status and “Save”.
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Gender

Home > My Account > Name & Demographics

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org.
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click “My Account” from MyLegion Home.
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Name & Demographics”.
  4. Click “Edit” in demographic section.
  5. Enter gender using menu options and “Save”.
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EMAIL INFORMATION

Add an Alternate Email Address

MyLegion accounts require a “main” email address on record.  Add an alternate email to set up officer/committee email correspondence preferences and on-line newsletter preferences.

Home > My Account > Contact Information

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org.
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click “My Account” from MyLegion Home.
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Contact Information”.
  4. “Add New Email Address”
  5. Enter Email location and address and “Save”.
    1. Check Boxes (Optional)
      1. Set as Main Email Address – UN and PW retrieval are sent to Main Email
      2. Include in Print Directory
      3. Include in Web/Mobile Directory
      4. Use for Digital Subscriptions
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Delete Email

Home > My Account > Addresses

A “Main” email address must be on file to register and access a MyLegion account. The e-mail address set as “Main” cannot be deleted. To delete all email addresses, contact National Customer Service at cs@legion.org.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Contact Information”
  4. Click “Delete”to the right of the address
  5. “Delete” in Confirm Deletion window
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Edit Email Address

Home > My Account > Contact Information

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Contact Information”.
  4. “Edit” to the right of the email to update
  5. Update and “Save”
    1. Check Boxes (Optional)
      1. Include in Print Directory
      2. Include in Web/Mobile Directory
      3. Use for Digital Subscriptions
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Main Email Address

The email address listed as MAIN is also the email for account validation.  Forgot username and password requests are sent to the main email.  If you do not know your main email address, contact your Department Headquarters.  An update to your email sends an alert your account profile email has been updated.

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Home > My Account > Emergency Contacts

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2.  “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3.  Go to MY INFORMATION “Emergency Contacts”
  4.  Click “Add New Emergency Contact”
  5. Enter contact information and “Save”
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EXTERNAL LOGIN Add/Update

Home > My Account >Contact Information (opens self service window)

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “UserName/Password”
  4. Select “External Logins” in Self Service account settings window
  5. Select the service to use as a log in.
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MEMBERSHIP CARD

Home > My Account > Contact Information

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
  2. No account – Register an account
  3. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  4. From the left menu select “Membership Card”
  5. Click “View Membership Card” to open a PDF file of your membership card.

Don’t have a card to print? myLegion only allows you to print a membership card for the current membership year. Expired members will not have card to print.

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MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS

Home > My Account > Contact Information

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
  2. No account – Register an account
  3. Click “Member Discounts” from myLegion Home
  4. Select the discount program of interest. Contact information and discounts are provided.
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MILITARY SERVICE

BRANCH OF SERVICE

Branch of Service - Add

Home > My Account > Military Service

  1. Login in to your mylegion account at www.mylegion.org.
  2. No account – Register an account.
  3. “My Account from mylegion Home.
  4. Go to MY INFORMATION “Military Service”
  5. Click “Add Branch of Service”
  6. Select BOS from the dropdown menu and “Save”
  7. Repeat for each BOS if you served in multiple.
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Branch of Service - Edit

Home > My Account > Military Service

  1. Log in to your mylegion account at www.mylegion.org
  2. No account – Register an account.
  3. “My Account” from mylegion Home.
  4. Go to MY INFORMATION “Military Service”
  5. Click “Edit” to the right of Branch of Service.
  6. Make the necessary change and “Save”
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Branch of Service - Delete

Home > My Account > Military Service

  1. Log in to your mylegion account at www.mylegion.org
  2. No account – Register an account.
  3. My Account” from mylegion Home.
  4. Go to MY INFORMATION “Military Service”.
  5. Click “Delete” to the right of Branch of Service.
  6. “Delete” in Confirm Deletion window.
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Conflict - Add

Home > My Account > Military Service

  1. Login in to your mylegion account at www.mylegion.org.
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. “My Account from mylegion Home.
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Military Service”.
  4. Click “Add Conflict”.
  5. Select Conflict from the dropdown menu and “Save”.
  6. Repeat for each Conflict if you served in multiple
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Conflict - Edit

Home > My Account > Military Service

  1. Log in to your mylegion account at www.mylegion.org
  2. No account – Register an account.
  3. “My Account” from mylegion Home
  4. Go to MY INFORMATION “Military Service”
  5. Click “Edit” to the right of Conflict.
  6. Make the necessary change and “Save”
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Conflict - Delete

Home > My Account > Military Service

  1. Log in to your mylegion account at www.mylegion.org
  2. No account – Register an account.
  3. “My Account” from mylegion Home
  4. Go to MY INFORMATION “Military Service”
  5. Click “Delete” to the right of Conflict.
  6. “Delete” in Confirm Deletion window.
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NAME INFORMATION

Home > My Account > Name & Demographics

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Name & Demographics”.
  4. Click “Edit” in name section.
  5. Enter name updates and Save.
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PAID UP FOR LIFE (PUFL)

Purchase a PUFL membership through your myLegion account.

Home > Membership > Renew Membership

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Select “Renew Now” button from TAL MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY
    1. Amount due appears in MY ORDER BALANCE  “Pay Now”.  Follow the link to Renew from the Pay Balance page.
  4. Review membership information and save any updates.
  5. Review membership details and select PUFL preference.  (Full purchase or Time Pay)
  6. “Pay Now”
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PASSWORD INFORMATION

Forgot Password

  1. In the Login/Register window select “Forgot Password”
  2. Enter your username and “Submit”.  A confirmation window will appear to check your email to reset your password.
  3. Open your email and click on the link to reset your password.  This email is from American Legion Identity Provider. 
  4. Reset your password.  Enter new password and confirm password.  Click “Reset”
  5. Password has been successfully updated message appears.
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Password Requirements

Passwords must be at least 8 characters and contain at least one Uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one non-alphanumeric character (i.e., ! or $) and one digit (number).

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Update Password from My Account

Home > My Account > Contact Information (opens Self Service window )

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Username / Password”.
  4. Go to “Password” in Self Service account settings window.
  5. Enter CurrentPW, New PW and Confirm New PW.  “Update Password”
    1. Current PW is required.  If you do not know the current password, log out and use Forgot Password.
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PAYMENT INFORMATION

MyLegion allows members to store credit card information to renew membership and donate to American Legion Charities.

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Add Credit Card Information

Home>My Account>Saved Credit Cards

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Saved Credit Cards” from left “My Account” menu.
  4. Click “Add a New Card”.
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Update Credit Card Information

Home>My Account>Saved Credit Cards

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Saved Credit Cards” from left “My Account” menu.
  4. Click “Update”.
  5. Enter updated card information and click “Update Card”.
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Remove Credit Card Information

Home>My Account>Saved Credit Cards
Saved credit cards cannot be removed if a future payment is pending.  Members set up for auto renewal must first go to Membership Details, uncheck auto renewal authorization and “Save” update.  All other inquiries, please contact National Customer Service, cs@legion.org.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Saved Credit Cards” from left “My Account” menu.
  4. Click “Remove”.
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PHONE NUMBER

Add Phone Number

Home > MyAccount > Contact Information

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Contact Information”
  4. “Add New Phone Number”Enter phone type, location, number and optional preferences boxes.
    1. Set as Main Phone Number
    2. Do Not Call
    3. Include in Print Directory
    4. Include in Web/Mobile Directory
  5. “Save”
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Edit Phone Number

Home > MyAccount > Contact Information

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to MY INFORMATION “Contact Information”Select “Edit” to the right of the number
  4. Enter updates and “Save”
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SMS Verification.

SMS is a text messaging service component of most telephone, internet, and mobile device systems. It uses standardized communication protocols to enable mobile devices to exchange short text messages. This feature does not currently function.

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Why didn’t I receive a SMS code?.

Phase 2 – Not available at this time.

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REGISTER A MYLEGION ACCOUNT

  1. Go to myLegion.org and select “Register”
  2. Enter email in the Register window and click “Next”
    1. Mobile No (Optional) – no functions at this time.  Future enhancement.
    2. Two-Factor Authentication –not recommended unless you wish to add extra security each time you log in.  Setting two-factor authentication requires the password and a security code emailed with each log in.
  3. Enter your Last Name, First Name and check consents and click “Next”. View
  4. Create your password in the welcome window.
  5. The email entered must be verified.  The email is verified one of two ways.
    1. Enter the OTP sent to your email and click “Finish Registration”.  This is sent after step 2.
    2. Do not enter OTP and click “Finish Registration”. An email will be sent with a link to confirm and returns to the login page.
  6. Click My Account from your myLegion home page to view your membership information.  Officers registering for post and squadron access will find that information on the My Account window.
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Verify Account - User Registered Message

  • Go to myLegion.org
  • Click “Register”
  • Enter your email in the Register window and click “Next”.  A Verify Account window opens.
  • Leave this page open.  Go to your email and retrieve the OTP (One Time Password).
  • Enter the OTP and click “Verify”
  • Create and verify your new password, be sure to include:
    • Uppercase Letter
    • Lowercase Letter
    • Number
    • Symbol (!@#$%^&*)
  • Click Next and you will be logged in and your name displays in the upper right.
  • Go to My Account to view membership details.
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Register FAQ

  1. I didn’t receive my temporary password.
    1. Check your Junk mail of Spam
    2. Return to myLegion.org and “Register” to re-enter email in the registration window.
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RENEW MEMBERSHIP

Renew 1-Year Membership Through your MyLegion Account

Home > Membership > Renew Membership

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Renew Now” button from MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY.  Dual Members – both membership summaries are available.
  4. Do you want to set up auto renewal?  Select “Yes” or “No” to proceed.
  5. Review membership information and “Save” any updates.
  6. Select renewal 1-Year rate.
  7. Review renewal options.
    1. Auto Renew – Check box to set up automatic renewal.  This authorizes National Headquarters to charge the credit card on file at the beginning of each membership term.  The American Legion membership year begins July 1 and charges are applied within the next 2 weeks.
    2. Future Renewal Notices by Email – All future renewal notices will be emailed to the main email address on file.
  8. “Pay Now”
  9. Enter credit card information and “Pay Now”
  10. Receive receipt for your records.
  11. Print membership card in MEMBERSHIP “Membership Card”

Amount due also appears in MY ORDER BALANCE.  “Pay Now” to proceed to Pay Balance page and click on the link to complete your renewal.

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Renew 3-Year Membership Through your MyLegion Account

Home > Membership > Renew Membership

Available for Legion members renewing 2024 and members who have paid 2024.  The American Legion’s new multi-year membership offer is a pilot program.  The pilot program will offer a 3-yr memberships.  At the conclusion of the pilot program, it will be reassessed and brought back to the NEC for decision whether to continue or discontinue.

The dues rate is locked at time of purchase. If you transfer into another post, the remaining payouts go to the new post but would be at the old post's rate (may be higher, lower, or same). A post could require the member to pay the difference.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Renew Now” button from MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY.  LEGION members only.
  4. Do you want to set up auto renewal?  Select “Yes” or “No” to proceed.
  5. Review membership information and “Save” any updates.
  6. Select 3-Year renewal rate.
    1. Auto Renew –This authorizes National Headquarters to charge the credit card on file at the beginning of each membership term.   The first auto renewal will begin with the next renewal after paid membership term.
    2. No renewal notices will be sent for purchased membership years.  To receive future renewal notices by email – check this box.
  7. “Pay Now”
  8. Enter credit card information and “Pay Now”
  9. Receive receipt for your records.
  10. Print membership card in MEMBERSHIP “Membership Card”
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Set up Auto-Renewal

Legion and Sons of The American Legion members can set up auto renewal using a stored credit card.  Auto renewal renews members at the beginning of the new current membership year campaign in July.  This feature keeps your membership current and eliminates renewal notices.

Home > Membership > Membership Details

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Membership Details” from left “My Account” menu.
  4. Check box “I want to auto renew my membership and authorize that my credit card by charged prior to the start of the membership year”.
  5. Provide Credit Card Information.  Click link to provide credit card information.  If credit card is already stored, proceed to step 8.
  6.  Enter credit card information and click “Add New Card”.  Additional cards can be added.  This step only adds payment information. 
  7. Return to Membership Details to complete auto renewal setup.
  8. Check box “I want to auto renew my membership and authorize that my credit card by charged prior to the start of the membership year”. 
  9. “Save” auto renewal authorization.
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Auto Renewal – Update Payment Information

Home > Membership > Membership Details

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Membership Details” from left “My Account” menu.
  4. Select “Manage My Saved Credit Cards”. 
  5. Click “Update”.
  6. Enter new credit card information and click “Update Card”.  This step only adds payment information.
  7. Return to Membership Details to complete auto renewal setup.
  8. Check box “I want to auto renew my membership and authorize that my credit card be charged prior to the start of the membership year”. 
  9. “Save” auto renewal authorization.
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Auto Renewal – Update Renewal Preference

Home > Membership > Membership Details

Legion and Sons of The American Legion members can unenroll from the auto renewal program and still maintain/ store their credit card information to donate to American Legion Charities.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Select “Membership Details” from left “My Account” menu.
  4. Uncheck  “I want to auto renew my membership and authorize that my credit card by charged prior to the start of the membership year”.
  5. “Save”
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SERVICE OFFICER INFORMATION

Home > My Account > Contact Information

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. From myLegion Home go to Resources from top menu and select “Find a Service Officer”
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SUBSCRIPTIONS

Manage American Legion Subscriptions

Home>My Account>OptIn/Out
All subscriptions are sent to the main email address on file.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Select “E-newsletters” from left menu.
  4. “Edit” for Opt In/Out information
  5. Select subscriptions to receive and “Save”.
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Can I have my e-newsletter sent to a different email?

Yes.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Add an alternateemail address.  MY INFORMATION Contact Information.
  4. Select “E-newsletters” from left menu.
  5. “Edit” for Opt In/Out information.
  6. Check eNewsletters to highlight and edit listing.  Check subscription title and select EMAIL-ALTERNATE from pulldown menu.
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Dispatch

Sign up to receive the Digital Dispatch, a monthly e-newsletter sent directly to subscribers' e-mail inboxes that features stories from the print publication.  The e-newsletter features headlines with clickable links to the full stories on the Digital Dispatch website.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Click on “Subscribe to Digital Dispatch”.
  4. Check Digital Dispatch to subscribe.  Uncheck to unsubscribe.
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The American Legion Magazine

View current and past issues of The American Legion Magazine.

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account.
  2. Click on “My Account” from myLegion Home.
  3. Click on “Magazine” from Subscriptions in left MY ACCOUNT menu.
  4. Find issue and select “View Issue”.
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TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION.

Two-factor authenticationis an extra layer of security to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password. This extra security measure requires you to verify your identity using a randomized code we'll send you each time you attempt to log in.  Applying this feature is available when you first create your account.  If you do not have two-factor setup, but would like to add:

  1. Select “UserName/Password” from the left menu in MY ACCOUNT.
  2. Select “Two-factor Authentication” in Self Service account settings window.
  3. Select “Add Authenticator App” from the left menu in MY ACCOUNT.
  4. Select “Two-factor Authentication” in Self Service account settings window
  5. Configure authenticator app
  6. Reset authenticator key
  7. Close Window and return to MY ACCOUNT.
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USERNAME INFORMATION

Forgot Username

  1. In www.mylegion.org Login/Register window< select “Forgot Username”
  2. Enter your Email and “Submit”.  A confirmation window will appear to check your email to reset your password.
  3. Open your email and click on the link to reset your username.  This email is from American Legion Identity Provider. 
  4. Enter Email and New Username.  “Change User Name”.
    1. Email is required. Main Address on the member’s record.
  5. Password has been successfully updated message appears.
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Username Requirements

None

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Update Username from My Account

Home > My Account > Contact Information (opens Self Service window)

  1. Log in to your myLegion account at www.myLegion.org
    1. No account – Register an account
  2. Click “My Account” from myLegion Home
  3. Go to “My Account” from myLegion Home
  4. Go to MY INFORMATION “Username / Password” to open the Profile Self Service window
  5. EnterNewusername.  “Save”
    1. What if I update the email address, too?  The email address in Profile is also the MAIN email on record.  This email is used to request username and password.
  6. A message displays that the Profile has been updated.  Exit Self Service window.
  7. Next login, use the new profile username.
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