A new module to transmit the data for the Interreg common sample has been released in SFC2021. A user guide is available on this portal under Support Materials > Audit > Interreg Common Sample. Click 'View' for more information.
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.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. This release fixes some issues with the Transmission of Data and Accounts as well as AGRI modules CSP, CBRN, APR and DoE. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
With the Transmission of Data (TOD) deadline fast approaching we advise Member States to complete and submit their data as soon as possible in order to avoid last-minute complications. Click 'View' for more information.
SFC2021 will be unavailable for urgent maintenance from Wednesday 22.01.25 at 16h00 until Thursday 23.01.25 at 08h00 (CET). Sending of Payment Applications will be blocked during this time. 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.
The deadline for the submission of the Annual Accounts is 15/02/2025. Click 'View' for further information.
SFC2021, SFC2014 and SFC2007 will be unavailable during maintenance on Saturday 18.01.2025 from 08:00 to 18:00.
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.
SFC2021 PRODUCTION environment will be unavailable for urgent maintenance on Friday 27.12.2024 for +/- 1H30MIN starting from 22h00 (CET). 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 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 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 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 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 today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. This release fixes an issue with Final Report EGF. 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.
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 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 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 today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. This release fixes the issues with the sending of Programme ETC. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
The module on ‘Disaggregated Data on Interventions and Beneficiaries’ is now available in SFC2021 Production environment under menu ‘MONITORING > Data on Monitoring and Evaluation > Interventions/Beneficiaries (EAGF, EAFRD)’. Click 'View' for more information.
We are pleased to announce that the Survey module to input aggregated structured survey results on material deprivation and reporting of it to the EC is now available via the Evaluation module of SFC2021. Click on 'View' for more information.
SFC2021 ACCEPTANCE environment will be unavailable during maintenance on Wednesday 09.10.2024 from 16h00 to 20h00 (CET).
The Annual Accounts EAGF EAFRD encoding period for Financial Year 2024 will be open in SFC2021 around the 10th of November 2024 in Production (after EAFRD Declarations of Expenditure 2024Q3 have been accepted). Click 'View' for more information.
SFC2021, SFC2014 and SFC2007 will be unavailable during maintenance on Saturday 05.10.2024 from 08:00 to 18:00.
We are pleased to announce that the module for ‘Delivery costs of management and controls’ (aka ‘Costs of controls’) is now available in Production (and Acceptance) environment, under the Menu ‘Audit > Costs of controls. Click 'View' for more information.
The following Validation Rules have been activated in the CAP Strategic Plan and the User Guide has been updated accordingly with these new rules. Click 'View' for more information.
We would like to inform you that the XSD file (explaining the structure of the XML files) related to Data on Interventions and Beneficiaries (DIB) has been slightly adapted. Click 'View' for more information.
The issue is now resolved! If you encounter any problem please contact us at EC-SFC2021-INFO@ec.europa.eu . Thank you for your patience!
The SFC2021 application will remain operational during this period. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available on the 15th August.