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What is an eAuthentication account? |
You can use an eAuthentication account to access a wide range of USDA applications. You gain the convenience of transacting business with USDA online, anytime, anywhere. Your eAuthentication account consists of a User ID, a password, and your customer profile containing information about you that will help USDA applications make decisions about your identity. Currently, USDA offers Accounts with
Level 1 Access and Accounts with
Level 2 Access.
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What is Level 1 Access? |
An account with Level 1 Access provides limited access to USDA Web site portals and applications that have minimal security requirements. Note: Level 1 Access is limited and does not allow you to conduct official electronic business transactions with the USDA via the internet. A Level 1 Access account is NOT required before obtaining a Level 2 Access Account. If you already have an account with Level 1 Access, log into your profile and apply for Level 2 Access.
Registering for an account with Level 1 Access is easy. You create a brief customer profile, User ID, password, that you can remember and respond to the confirmation email within seven (7) days. Note: You must have a valid email address to register for an account with Level 1 Access. If you do not have a permanent Internet service provider (ISP), several online services, such as Yahoo.com or Hotmail.com, provide free email accounts. If you do not confirm your email within the seven (7) day period, you will have to start the registration process over again by creating another profile, with a new User ID.
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Once you have confirmed your online registration, you have immediate access to USDA portals and applications that accept accounts with Level 1 Access. |
Create an account with Level 1 Access.
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What is Level 2
Access? |
An account with Level 2 Access provides access to
all the portals and applications that are covered by
an account with Level 2 Access, and also provides
the ability to conduct official electronic business
transactions with the USDA via the Internet. You
must have a valid email address to register for an
account with Level 2 Access. You create a customer
profile, User ID, password that you will remember
and respond to a confirmation email within seven (7)
days. In addition, you must visit the nearest USDA
Service Center in person and prove your identity
with a current State Driver's License, State Photo
ID, US Passport or US Military ID.
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Once you create a User ID, it cannot be changed. |
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Your first and last names must be entered exactly as they appear on the government-issued photo ID you will be taking to the Service Center to prove your identity. |
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Create a password that you will remember. |
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You must respond to the confirmation email before going to the Service Center, or the Service Center employee will not be able to activate your account. |
Approximately one hour after your Level 2 Access has been activated by the USDA Service Center employee, you will have access to USDA applications and services that require an account with Level 2 Access. You will have the ability to conduct official electronic business transactions with the USDA via the internet.
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Create an account with Level 2 Access. |
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