Published on May 12, 2025
To activate your membership card for a Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) such as Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, or FAST, Visit the official TTP website: https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov. Sign in using your login.gov credentials.
Log into Your TTP Account:
Visit the official TTP website: https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov
Sign in using your login.gov credentials. If you don't have a login.gov account, you'll need to create one first.
Navigate to the Activation Section:
Once logged in, locate the “Program Membership(s)” section on your dashboard.
Click on the “Activate Membership Card” button.
Enter Card Details:
You will be prompted to enter the PASSID (also known as your Known Traveler Number or KTN), which can be found on the back of your card.
Input the 3-digit security code located on the back of your card.
Complete Activation:
Follow any additional prompts to complete the activation process.
Members of Global Entry can use the expedited processing lanes at U.S. airports known as Trusted Traveller lanes, also known as NEXUS and SENTRI lanes. To use the Global Entry kiosks, a card is not required.
Login.gov is for secure sign in only. Your Login.gov account does not affect or have any information about your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) application, membership, or eligibility. Please do not send Login.gov sensitive data about yourself or identifying membership numbers.
Login.gov can only answer questions about the sign-in process and creating a Login.gov account.
Please contact the Trusted Traveler Programs directly if you have questions regarding:
To activate your card, log into your Trusted Traveler Program (TPP) account. After you log in, click on the “Activate Membership Card” button under the Program Membership(s) section.
We accept Global Entry cards for lawful U.S. entry at land and sea ports of entry.
Global Entry cards have radio frequency identification chips, which enable their use at Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) and NEXUS travel lanes when entering the United States at the land borders. You must follow all program rules for SENTRI when using this card at the Southern land border ports of entry.
You may use this card for expedited entry into the United States via the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes. The card is not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes.
Only your passport or lawful permanent resident card are accepted at Global Entry kiosks. The Global Entry card cannot be used at Global Entry kiosks. NEXUS cards are accepted at Global Entry kiosks located on Canadian Preclearance Airports.
Activation Deadline: You must activate your card within 30 days of receiving it. Failure to do so may result in the card becoming inactive for use at Trusted Traveler lanes.
Card Usage: Activation is required for land border crossings. For air travel, the card is not necessary; your PASSID/KTN is used instead.
Replacement Cards: If your card is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement through your TTP account. A $25 fee applies for replacement cards. The original card will be deactivated once the replacement is issued.
