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.
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.
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. 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. 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 Commission is closed between the 23.12.2023 and 02.01.2024 inclusive. The presence of the SFC Support team will be very limited during this time. We advise users to complete any urgent tasks before 22.12.2023.
The SFC2021module for the transmission of ‘Data for WTO notification of domestic support’ is now available in SFC2021 Production environment under menu ‘EXECUTION > WTO notification (EAGF, EAFRD)’. Click 'View' for more information.
We are pleased to announce that the Certification Body and Audit Opinion structured report is now available via the Execution menu in SFC2021.
The module on Annual Accounts and Management Declaration(s) for the Paying Agency and the Coordinating Body (as relevant) is now available in SFC2021 Production environment under menu ‘EXECUTION > Annual Accounts and MD(s) (EAGF, EAFRD)’. Click 'View' for more information.
It’s now possible to upload an XML file for “Advances EAGF – Wine projects above 5 Million” in Acceptance Environment. The XSD file has been updated accordingly and an XML example is also provided. Click 'View' for more information.
It’s now possible to upload an XML file for “Advances EAGF – Wine projects above 5 Million” in Acceptance Environment. The XSD file has been updated accordingly and an XML example is also provided. Click 'View' for more information.
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.
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.