# Changing User ID and Password

VSS utilizes the VA Network User ID and password. The user may not change the password from VSS. The password must be changed on the VA network.

### Log Out

1. The “Log Out” functionality is accessible any time the user is logged in.

2. The User may request logout through the “Log Out” link. A confirmation message with an audible alert is displayed indicating any unsaved data will not be retained. The user is asked to confirm logout.

Once confirmed, the user is logged out of and returned back to the “VSS Web Home Page.” If not confirmed, the system returns control back to the screen displayed when “Log Out” was requested

3. Click the “Log Out” link on the top right side of the screen.

4. A confirmation message is displayed. Click OK to confirm or Cancel to remain in the system.

NOTE: The User is automatically logged out of the system after 15 minutes of inactivity. A warning message with an audible alert is displayed allowing the user to bypass log out and continue working. If the warning message is unanswered, log out occurs. The user has 30 seconds to answer this message. If the warning message is answered with “Yes, keep working,” log in continues. Otherwise, the user is automatically logged out of system and any work not saved will not be retained.