As a temporary measure during the COVID-19 crisis, TSA is making it easier for all employees to download and use the TSANews app on their personal devices.
The TSANews app is a great way to receive TSA’s latest COVID-19 information right at your fingertips, including leave policies, health guidance, and Administrator messages.
Here’s what you can do to download the app on your personal device:
· First, forward this email to your personal email address.
· Click here (https://go.usa.gov/xnT9M) on your smartphone to begin installation. (The app may begin to download in the background.)
· Then, follow these instructions depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android phone:
o iPhone users:
§ When asked to open this page in iTunes, click Open and then click Install.
§ Go to Settings > General > Device Management > Trust “Transportation Security Administration.”
§ Complete step-by-step instructions for iPhone users.
o Android users:
§ You may be asked to keep TSANews. Click OK. Once finished downloading, you'll have the option to click Open.
§ You may be asked to allow the installation of unknown apps. Make sure “Allow from this source” is toggled on. Then, click the back arrow and click Install.
§ Complete step-by-step instructions for Android users.
· Enter your TSA email address as your login.
· Enter H8ERTVT6 as your personal identification number (PIN). The PIN is case sensitive.
Users who need a PIN may call SPOC at 800-253-8571or can email tsanewsapp@tsa.dhs.gov for additional help. Current users will not be impacted by these changes.
