Most Frequently Asked Questions

There are many questions that you may have about DOD SAFE. These include: how are my files secured and encrypted? How do I transfer large files? What may file formats be transferred through DOD SAFE? And what if my files are bigger than the maximum size allowed? Here are answers to some of the most … Read more

DoD SAFE – Common Problems

There are several problems you may encounter while using DOD SAFE. You might be unable to access your files on DOD SAFE or have problems sending files as a guest or making drop-offs. This article will cover these problems and help you resolve them. Also, you may be unable to install the DoD SAFE Helpline … Read more

How to Login DoD SAFE As a Guest

Can I log in as a guest into DOD SAFE? Yes, you can. It’s a great way to send and receive large files and can be a great alternative to email. There are a few steps that you must take, however. To get started, you must create a DOD SAFE guest account. After creating an … Read more

Authentication Error

You might get an authentication error while attempting to open your DoD safe. If this happens, you need to know what to do. Some problems with your Access Card CAC may be causing this problem. We will discuss some common issues with your CAC in this article. You can authenticate your DoD SAFE by using … Read more

Common Access Card Problems on DOD SAFE

CAC is the standard identification card for all Active Duty United States Defense personnel. This includes National Guard and Selected Reserve military personnel, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and eligible DoD contractors. It serves as the primary ID card for physical access to defense computer networks. Additionally, it serves as an identification card … Read more

How to Make Drop-Off as CAC Authenticated Users

This article describes what drop-off is, how to create one for authenticated or unauthenticated users, and how to request one for your CAC users. Read on to learn about this new security feature, and get started today. Creating Drop-Offs for your users is easy. To make drop-off with DOD SAFE more convenient, there are several … Read more

How to Pick Up DoD SAFE Files

You’re a contractor or employee who needs to share information with a third party? Then You may be wondering how to pick up DoD SAFE files. While DoD SAFE is a good improvement over AMRDEC, some limitations in the service can make using the service difficult. Fortunately, some alternatives can make picking up and sharing … Read more

SIPRNeT and JWICS

Whether you’re interested in SIPRNet or JWICs, this article will give you an overview of this network. In addition, you’ll learn how it works, as well as how it compares to JWICs. Then, you’ll be able to determine which one is better for your needs. The SIPRNET is a worldwide packet-switched network using high-speed Internet … Read more

SIPRNet

You need to ask some basic questions before connecting to DoD Safe SIPR. These questions include, what is a SIPR URL, how does SIPRNet work, and who can connect to SIPR? Here are some of the answers to these questions. Also, read about SIPRNet and circuit approval. The DoD’s Safe SIPR URLs are not live … Read more

AMRDEC SAFE

AMRDEC SAFE is a system that was created at a Huntsville, Ala.-based R&D center to help government officials exchange data with civilian industry partners. Once implemented, the system grew into a solution for many government agencies, allowing users to exchange information about personnel and medical records and send messages to email addresses outside government domains. … Read more