# SSN

The **Social Security Number question type (SSN**) allows you to capture social security numbers in a standard format with some additional security settings.

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**Show input mask:** This will show \_ \_ \_ - \_ \_ - \_ \_ \_ \_ when entering the SSN

**Hide characters:** This will replace previously entered characters with a bullet point (•) to hide sensitive data.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Take special care with collecting social security numbers and other sensitive data.
{% endhint %}


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