Master Navy Links List: Official Websites Every Sailor Needs (2026)

This is a master list of the official websites a U.S. Navy sailor, family member or veteran is most likely to need. It covers pay, records, careers, education, health, family support, travel, transition and crisis help. Every link goes to an official government or recognised non-profit site.

The Navy has a lot of websites. Their names are short, their jobs overlap, and the one you need is never the one you remember. This page puts them in one place and tells you in plain English what each one is for.

Bookmark it. The next time someone says “just do it on NSIPS” or “check BOL”, you will know exactly where to go. 🧭

How to use this list

The links are grouped by the job you are trying to get done, not by which command runs the site. Each table gives the site’s name, its address and what you would use it for.

Some sites are open to anyone. Others need you to sign in. A few only work properly on a Navy network or with a Common Access Card. We explain logins further down.

1. Start here: the main Navy portals

MyNavy Career Center: when you need a person

The MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) is the Navy’s help desk for personnel and pay questions. The number printed in the Navy’s own manuals is 1-833-330-MNCC (1-833-330-6622), and the email is [email protected]. Use it when a website cannot answer your question or when something in your record is wrong.

2. Pay, leave and personnel records

NSIPS is where things get done. BOL is where your record is kept. MyPay is where you see the money.

3. Career, advancement and policy

If you are working on a uniform question, our guide to the Navy order of precedence for ribbons and medals explains the rules in plain English.

4. Education and training

5. Health care

6. Family support and emergencies

NFAAS matters more than most people realise. Our step-by-step guide shows how to update and verify your NFAAS contact information.

7. Shopping, recreation and travel

8. Joining the Navy

Thinking about joining? Read our guides to how to join the Navy, the ASVAB and what to expect at boot camp.

9. Leaving the Navy and veteran benefits

Planning your exit? Our Navy transition timeline lays out what to do and when, and our guide to turning Navy experience into a civilian resume helps with the next step.

10. Crisis and safety lines

If you or someone you know is in danger or struggling, use these. They are free and confidential.

11. History, reference and voting

Want to see how these sources are used? Our guide to how many aircraft carriers the US has is built on the Navy’s fact files.

How logging in works

Not every site works the same way. Here is what to expect.

Using a CAC at home

To use CAC-only sites from a personal computer you need three things:

1. A card reader. A small USB device that your CAC slots into.
2. The right software. Your computer needs the Department of Defense security certificates, and sometimes extra software, before it will trust the sites.
3. A supported browser. Some older sites are fussy. If one browser fails, try another.

Set up your home access before you need it. The worst time to discover your reader does not work is the night before a deadline.

How to tell a real Navy site from a fake

Scammers copy military websites to steal logins and personal details. A few simple checks keep you safe.

• Look at the ending. Official U.S. military sites end in .mil. Federal government sites end in .gov.
• Look for the lock. The address should start with https.
• Be wary of links in emails and texts. Type the address yourself or use a bookmark.
• Never share your CAC PIN. No real help desk will ask for it.
• Be careful with search results. Adverts can sit above the real site. Check the address before you click.

A handful of trusted organisations use other endings, such as the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (.org) and the Navy Exchange (.com). When in doubt, reach them through a link on an official .mil page.

Real-life situations

1. Your pay looks wrong

Open MyPay and check your latest leave and earnings statement. Then talk to your command’s admin or pay office. If that does not fix it, call the MyNavy Career Center.

2. You are moving to a new duty station

Start with Military OneSource for the moving process and your new base’s page on the Navy Installations Command site. Update your address in NSIPS, DEERS and NFAAS.

3. You want to start college

Read the rules on the Navy College Program site first, then talk to a counsellor. Applications for Tuition Assistance go through MyNavy Education.

4. A family member is in hospital and you are deployed

Your family can send an emergency message through the American Red Cross. It verifies the emergency so your command can act on it.

5. You are a year from getting out

Open the Transition Assistance Program site, look at SkillBridge, and create your VA.gov login. Download copies of your records while you still have CAC access.

Common mistakes (and the fix for each)

Pro tips

• Make a bookmarks folder called “Navy” and put the sites you use in it.
• Check your record twice a year. Errors are easier to fix early.
• Keep a personal email on file so you can still get in after you leave.
• Use the official apps. The Navy App Locker lists them all.
• Write down help desk numbers somewhere you can find them when a site is down.
• Use a privacy screen in public. Your record contains personal details.

Helpful gear for getting online securely

Most problems with Navy websites at home come down to the card reader. These three items cover the common setups. We chose them by researching what each one does and who it suits. We have not tested them hands-on, and we list the trade-offs. Read how we choose products.

Price level is a broad guide, not a live price. Scroll the table sideways on small screens.

Best standard reader

Identiv SCR3310v2 USB Smart Card Reader

$ Budget

A small, plain USB card reader for Common Access Cards and other chip cards. It plugs into a standard USB-A port. The listing says it works with Windows, macOS and Linux and follows the main smart card standards.

Ideal for: Anyone with a desktop or laptop that has a regular USB port.

• Compact design
• Follows major smart card standards
• No separate power supply

Brand

Identiv

Model

SCR3310v2

Connection

USB Type A

Works with

CAC and PIV chip cards

Systems listed

Windows, macOS, Linux

What we like

• Simple and widely used style of reader
• Small enough to travel with
• Low price

Trade-offs

• Needs an adapter for USB-C-only laptops
• You still have to install the DoD certificates yourself
• No use with phones or tablets

Best for newer laptops

ZOWEETEK USB-C CAC Card Reader

$ Budget

A card reader with a USB-C plug, for laptops that have dropped the older USB ports. The listing says it supports Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 10.15 or later. It does not work with iPhones or iPads.

Ideal for: Owners of thin laptops with USB-C ports only.

• Plugs directly into USB-C
• Made for military and government ID cards
• No adapter needed

Brand

ZOWEETEK

Connection

USB-C

Systems listed

Windows 10 and 11, macOS 10.15 or later

Not supported

iPhone and iPad

What we like

• No dongle to lose
• Compact
• Inexpensive

Trade-offs

• Mac users may need extra software, according to the listing
• Windows 11 may need a driver, according to the listing
• No use with phones or tablets

Best for privacy

3M Bright Screen Privacy Filter for 15.6-inch Laptops

$$ Mid-range

A filter that sits over your laptop screen so people beside you see a dark panel. The listing says it blacks out the view from outside a 60-degree angle while letting through up to 85% of the screen’s light. It is for 15.6-inch screens with a 16:9 shape, so measure yours first.

Ideal for: Checking pay or personnel records in an airport, barracks lounge or shared office.

• Brighter than standard black filters, according to 3M
• Helps reduce blue light
• Anti-glare

Brand

3M

Model

BP156W9B

Fits

15.6-inch laptops, 16:9

Privacy

Blocks side views outside 60 degrees

Size

about 13.6 x 7.6 inches

What we like

• Protects personal details in public
• From a well-known maker
• Removable

Trade-offs

• Only fits one screen size and shape
• Dims the screen slightly
• Costs more than basic filters

Frequently asked questions

What is the main Navy website for sailors?

MyNavy Portal at my.navy.mil is the Navy’s front door to personnel, pay and training services. MyNavy HR at mynavyhr.navy.mil holds policy, messages and reference manuals.

What is the difference between NSIPS and BOL?

NSIPS is the personnel system where your electronic service record lives and transactions are processed. BUPERS Online, or BOL, gives you access to your official military personnel file and related records.

Where do I see my Navy pay statement?

On MyPay at mypay.dfas.mil. It shows your leave and earnings statement, tax forms and allotments.

Do I need a CAC reader to use Navy websites at home?

For CAC-only sites such as NSIPS and BUPERS Online, yes. You need a card reader, the Department of Defense certificates installed on your computer and your PIN. Many other sites are open to everyone.

What is the MyNavy Career Center phone number?

The number printed in Navy manuals is 1-833-330-MNCC, which is 1-833-330-6622. The email address is [email protected].

How can I tell if a military website is real?

Official U.S. military sites end in .mil and federal sites end in .gov. Check the address before signing in, avoid links in unexpected emails, and never share your CAC PIN.

Your quick-reference checklist

• Everything: MyNavy Portal — my.navy.mil.
• Pay: MyPay — mypay.dfas.mil.
• Record: NSIPS and BUPERS Online.
• Policy: MyNavy HR — NAVADMINs and the MILPERSMAN.
• Health: TRICARE — tricare.mil.
• Family help: Military OneSource and Fleet and Family Support.
• Disasters: NFAAS — navyfamily.navy.mil.
• Getting out: DoD TAP, SkillBridge and VA.gov.
• Crisis: dial 988, then press 1.
• Stuck: MyNavy Career Center — 1-833-330-MNCC.

You do not need to memorise any of this. You just need to know where the list is. Save this page, set up your logins on a quiet afternoon, and the next deadline will be a lot less stressful. 🧭

Sources

Facts last checked against these sources: October 2026.

• MyNavy HR: the official links to MyNavy Portal, NSIPS, BUPERS Online, MyNavy Education, Navy COOL, USMAP, milGears and others, as published on the site in October 2026.
• MILPERSMAN (article header): the MyNavy Career Center phone number and email address.
• NAVADMIN 210/26: the official NFAAS web address.
• Veterans Crisis Line and DoD Safe Helpline: contact details for the crisis services listed.