Frequently Asked Questions About DAWSON

DAWSON: Login

How will I know if I'm on the right page to log in?
Will my old bookmark to the DAWSON login page work?
Do I need to change or reset my password?
Help! My current DAWSON password is autofilled by my browser, and I haven't had to type it in for years! Where can I find it?
Can I save my username/password in the new login page?
Help! I retrieved my saved password, updated my DAWSON login bookmark, and I still can't log into my DAWSON account! What should I do?

How will I know if I'm on the right page to log in?

The new login page looks like this:

Will my old bookmark to the DAWSON login page still work?

No. As of Sunday, March 17, you will need to update any existing bookmark to https://dawson.ustaxcourt.gov/login. Feel free to bookmark that link ahead of time, however please note that it will be nonfunctional until 3/17.

Do I need to change or reset my password?

No. Your current username and password for your DAWSON account remains the same. You will, however, need to manually enter both your username and password when using the new login page for the first time.

Help! My current DAWSON password is autofilled by my browser, and I haven't had to type it in for years! Where can I find it?

Here are some support resources to help you find saved passwords in specific browsers:

Edge – How to Manage Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge
Chrome – Manage Passwords
Firefox – Password Manager: Remember, Delete, and Edit Logins and Passwords in Firefox
Safari – Find Saved Passwords and Passkeys on Your Mac

Your existing DAWSON credentials will be saved under the domain https://auth-prod-dwsn.auth.us-east-1.amazoncognito.com.
DAWSON usernames are case-sensitive, so be sure to make a note of your correct username along with your password.

Can I save my username/password in the new login page?

Yes, if you have enabled your browser to save passwords it should allow you to save your credentials on the new page once you've entered them for the first time.

Help! I retrieved my saved username and password, entering them both exactly as stored in my browser. I updated my DAWSON login bookmark, and I still can't log into my DAWSON account! What should I do?

Contact dawson.support@ustaxcourt.gov with a detailed description of the steps you've taken so far and the problem you're experiencing.

Technical Questions?

For assistance with DAWSON, view the FAQs and other materials here. To contact the Webmaster for technical issues or problems with the website, send an email to webmaster@ustaxcourt.gov. No documents can be filed with the Court at this email address.