Nuclear Launch Codes

Presidential Launch Codes Access

RETINAL SCAN IN PROGRESS .........................Authorization: SUCCESSFUL

For national security purposes, the Online Nuclear Launch System can only be accessed upon successful authorization from the above foolproof Presidential Retinal Scan System.

Mr. President, your identification has been confirmed and you are now cleared to click on the box to the right to access the Launch System.

BACKGROUND

In the past, a military officer carrying a special briefcase (nicknamed "The Football") had to accompany the President wherever he went. The briefcase carried the secret daily code needed to launch a nuclear attack. With today's technology and internet availability, the "football" has become obsolete.

As a supreme show of confidence in the new White House Cybersecurity Plan and an ongoing commitment to openness and transparency, the Daily Nuclear Codes are uploaded to this White House website giving the President immediate access to these vital codes wherever he is.

Because these Top Secret codes are protected through the use of a retinal scan, they can only be accessed by President Obama.