| Cover | Sep. 03, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | Amendment No. 1 |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 3, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-32146 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DSS INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000771999 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 16-1229730 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6 Framark Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Victor |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 14564 |
| City Area Code | (585) |
| Local Phone Number | 325-3610 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.02 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | DSS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
