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Registering Your Two-Step Authentication

This topic has been updated to include the new Warning message, reCAPTCHA security measure information, and a note informing users of the NoReply@usda.gov automated email.

The Registering Your Two-Step Authentication page allows the user to choose how they would prefer to receive the Two-Step Authentication verification code.

  1. To register your two-step authentication, connect to the NFC Home page.
  2. Select the Applications tab. The Application Launchpad is displayed.
  3. On the Application Launchpad, select My EPP. A Warning page is displayed.

Figure 17: Warning Banner Page

Figure 17: Warning Banner Page
 

 

  1. Select the I Agree button. The My Employee Personal Page login page is displayed.
 

EPP Launch Pad Page

Figure 18: EPP Launch Pad Page
 

 

  1. From the Choose a Sign In Option menu, select a sign in option.

Valid values are:

Option

Description

Sign In with eAuth

Takes the user to the eAuthentication Login page.

Sign In with EPP Account

Takes the user to the My EPP Login page.

 

If the Sign In with EPP Account button was selected, the EPP Log In page is displayed with the reCAPTCHA security measure.

Note: The security reCAPTCHA message is only displayed when the Sign-in with EPP Account button is chosen.

Log In Page

Figure 19: Log In Page
 

 

  1. Complete the fields as follows:

User ID Field Instruction

Password Field Instruction

  1. Select the reCAPTCHA checkbox that reads, I'm not a robot.

Note: In most cases, a checkmark will appear, and you may proceed with your request; however, in some cases, further verification may be needed, and you may be required to solve an additional challenge. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to complete your verification. Once the additional challenge has been passed, a checkmark will appear, and you may proceed with your original request.

  1. Select the Log In button. The Enter Your Work E-mail Address page is displayed.

Enter Your Work E-mail Address Page - With Name Filled

Figure 20: Enter Your Work E-mail Address Page - With Name Filled
 

 

  1. Verify that the email address shown is your correct work email address by selecting the Submit button. The Verify Your Work Email Address (with Verification Code) page is displayed.

Verify Your Work E-mail Address Page - Verification Code Entry

Figure 21: Verify Your Work E-mail Address Page - Verification Code Entry
 

 

Note: All emails that are generated from EPP will be sent from the NoReply@usda.gov email address. That email box is not monitored. Any questions should be directed to the NFC Contact Center at 1-855-632-4468 or your Personnel or Payroll Office.

  1. Enter the verification code that was sent to your work email in the space provided.
  2. Select the Submit button. The Enter Your Personal E-mail Address page is displayed.

Enter Your Personal E-mail Address (with Personal E-mail displayed) Page

Figure 22: Enter Your Personal E-mail Address (with Personal E-mail displayed) Page
 

 

  1. Verify that the email address shown is your correct personal email address by selecting the Submit button. The Verify Your Personal Email Address (with Verification Code) page is displayed.

Verify Your Personal E-mail Address Page - Verification Code

Figure 23: Verify Your Personal E-mail Address Page - Verification Code
 

 

  1. Enter the verification code that was sent to your personal email in the space provided.
  2. Select the Submit button. The Two-Step Authentication page is displayed.

Two-Step Authentication page

Figure 24: Two-Step Authentication page
 

 

  1. On the Two-Step Authentication page, choose an option to verify your access.

Valid values are:

Option

Description

Text Message (SMS)

Select this radio button if you would like to receive the authentication verification code in the form of a text message (SMS). The message will provide a verification code.

Select the Continue button. The Two-Step Authentication Phone Number page is displayed.

Authentication Application

Select this radio button if you would like to use the Authentication Application.

Select the Continue button. The Two-Step Authentication App page is displayed.

Phone Call

Select this radio button if you would like to receive the Authentication verification code via an automated phone call.

Select the Continue button. The Two-Step Authentication App page is displayed.

 

  1. To utilize the text message (SMS) option, enter your phone number in the Phone Number field provided.

Note: The phone number must be able to accept text messages (SMS).

Two-Step Authentication Phone Number Page

Figure 25: Two-Step Authentication Phone Number Page
 

 

Note: If you have lost your phone or changed your phone number, please refer to the EPP Miscellaneous menu option for guidance.

  1. Select the Submit button. The Two-Step Authentication (with Verification Code) page is displayed.

Your phone will receive a verification code via text message (SMS).

Two-Step Authentication Page - Verification Code Sent to Phone

Figure 26: Two-Step Authentication Page - Verification Code Sent to Phone
 

 

  1. Enter the Verification Code in the field provided.

Note: If you do not receive the code within 10 minutes, select Send new code.

  1. Select the Submit button. You will receive a text message on your phone confirming 2-Step Authentication enabled. You are now logged in to EPP.

The EPP Main Menu page is displayed.

 

News and Announcements page

Figure 27: News and Announcements page
  1. To utilize the authentication application option, on your phone, open your Authentication app. The Two-Step Authentication (Key Code or Scan Code) page is displayed.

Two-Step Authentication App Page

Figure 28: Two-Step Authentication App Page
  1. Enter or copy the key code from the app into the space provided under item number 3.
    OR
    Scan the code
  2. Select the Submit button.

To utilize the phone call option you will have to provide a U.S. telephone number. Each time you log in to your account with your password, a one-time-use code will be sent to your verified phone number via an automated phone call.

Note: If you are outside of the U.S., you must use the Authentication application option.

Two-Step Authentication Phone Number page

Figure 29: Two-Step Authentication Phone Number page
  1. Enter your phone number in the Phone Number field.
  2. Select the Submit button. The Two-Step Authentication (verification code) page is displayed. You will receive an automated phone call providing a verification code.

Two-Step Authentication Phone Number Verification page

Figure 30: Two-Step Authentication Phone Number Verification page

Note: If you do not receive the code within 10 minutes, select Resend Code.

  1. Enter the verification code provided in the Verification Code field.
  2. Select the Submit button. The My EPP Main Menu page is displayed.

Note: By selecting the Phone Call option to receive the verification code, each time you log in to your account, a one-time use code will be sent via an automated phone call to the verified phone number. Enter the code to access your account. Message and data rates may apply.

To change the selected two-factor authentication option to another option, go to Preferences, and select Change Two-Step Authentication.