A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
The European Commission is committed to strengthening digital security and protecting user identities. As part of this commitment, it has announced the phase-out of SMS-based multifactor authentication (MFA) for EU Login by the 30th June 2025.
If you have already switched to an alternative MFA method please ignore this email.
Why is SMS-based authentication being phased out?
While SMS-based authentication was once a common verification method, it has become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats such as phishing, SIM swapping, and message interception. EU Institutions, bodies and agencies face daily cyberattacks. Securing access points through stronger MFA methods is crucial to safeguarding user identities and institutional data.
What are the secure login options?
To ensure continued access to EU Login and its associated applications such as SFC2021, SFC2014 and SFC2007, users are encouraged to switch to one of the following secure authentication methods, depending on their preferences and specific requirements:
- EU Login mobile app (recommended). A simple and secure option that offers biometric protection and offline QR code authentication
- Security keys. Removable physical keys like Yubikey USB and NFC
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A Computer chip available on many laptops and desktop computers for seamless authentication.
For more information consult the EU LOGIN detailed FAQs.
You can still use SMS until mid-2025. There is still time to make the switch but don’t wait too long. Even after mid-2025, you will still be able to set up an alternative authentication method. However, please be aware that this could temporarily interrupt your access to the Commission’s digital services.
For any issues with your EU LOGIN account, you can contact EU-LOGIN-EXTERNAL-SUPPORT@ec.europa.eu.
For questions specifically about your SFC access you can contact us at EC-SFC2014-INFO@ec.europa.eu for SFC2014 enquiries and EC-SFC2021-INFO@ec.europa.eu for SFC2021 enquiries.
Thank you for your cooperation in our efforts to protect your data.
The EAGF Report of the Certification Body (CB) and Audit Opinion is available for testing in the SFC2021 Acceptance environment. Click here for more details.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed this evening. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
The module on Annual accounts and Management Declarations for the Paying Agency and the Coordinating Body (as relevant), pursuant to Article 33(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2022/128, is now available for testing in SFC2021 Acceptance environment https://webgate.acceptance.ec.europa.eu/sfc2021/sfc-fo/home under menu ‘EXECUTION > Annual Accounts and Management declaration(s) (EAGF, EAFRD)’. Click 'View' for more information.
The SFC2021 application will remain operational and will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available.
The new module for the submission of WTO notification, pursuant to Article 63 of Regulation (EU) 2022/128, is now available for testing in SFC2021 Acceptance environment under menu ‘EXECUTION > WTO notification (EAGF/EAFRD)’. Click 'View' for more information.
The SFC Portal will experience downtime due to planned maintenance on Thursday 26th October between 09h00 and 12h00. We apologise for any inconvenience.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed this evening. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click here to consult the release note.
A new release will be deployed this evening. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click here to consult the release note.
A new release will be deployed this evening. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click here to consult the release note.
A new release will be deployed this evening. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click here to consult the release note.
A new release will be deployed this morning. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click here to consult the release note.
A new release will be deployed this evening. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click here to consult the release note.
This release mainly contains improvements/fixes for CAP Strategic Plan. Click here for more information.
This release mainly contains improvements/fixes for CAP Strategic Plan. Click here for more information.
This release mainly contains improvements/fixes for CAP Strategic Plan. Click here for more information.
This release mainly contains improvements/fixes for CAP Strategic Plan.
More detailed information of all Changes and Fixed Defects included in this release will be added here shortly.
Click here to consult the items included in this new release.
Click here to consult the items included in this new release.
We are pleased to announce that the Programme AIB functionality for the creation of Programmes for the Internal Security Fund (ISF), Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) & Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI) will be available as of 24 th September 2021 via the Programming menu in SFC2021 PRODUCTION. You can find a user guide in the Support Materials section of this portal.
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A new beta version of the Cap Strategic Plan has been deployed in Acceptance for testing by the Member States (EAFRD & EAGF only). For more detailed information please click here .
We are pleased to announce that the following functionalities are now available in SFC2021: Programme IJG for the creation of Programmes for the Investment for Jobs and Growth goal Programme ETC for the creation of Programmes for the European Territorial Cooperation goal TJTP for the creation of Territorial Just Transition Plan for the Just Transition Fund Click here for more information.
Click here to consult the items included in this new release.
We are pleased to announce that the Programme EMFAF functionality for the creation of Programmes for the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund will be available as of 25 th August 2021 via the Programming menu in SFC2021 PRODUCTION. You can find a user guide in the Support Materials section of this portal, here.
The services of the Commission will be closed on 21/07/2021. Click here for more information (EN/FR/DE).
Click here to consult the items included in this new release.