| Cover | Feb. 26, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 26, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 000-26361 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GLOBAL DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001011662 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-3392051 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NJ |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 777 South Flagler Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 800 West Tower |
| Entity Address, City or Town | West Palm Beach |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33401 |
| City Area Code | (561) |
| Local Phone Number | 515-6163 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
