What second factor can I configure with my account?

Account Type

EU Login Mobile App

Download and install the EU Login mobile application for iOS or Android and use it with the PIN Code (requiring an internet connection) or the QR code scanning (can be used offline).

Please refer to the article for additional information: How can I add a mobile device to my EU Login account?

Security Key or Trusted Platform

You may authenticate in EU Login using a Security Key or your device's Trusted Platform Module.

Please refer to the article for additional information: How can I add a Security Key or a Trusted Platform?

Electronic Identity Card or eID

Depending on your National Administration, you may be able to use the eID authentication feature of EU Login.

Please refer to the article for additional information: How can I add my eID to my EU Login account

Mobile phone number - Being phased out

You may add one or more mobile phone numbers to your EU Login account so to receive one-time-passwords via SMS. Note however that this verification method was assessed as being not secure enough, and will therefore be removed in the future.

Please prefer alternative verification methods presented above.

For internal users, please note that your phone number is managed through your HR system (SYSPER, Streamline...).

More information about Phase out of EU Login authentication using SMS

Token - For EC users only

A VASCO Token (for EC users) or a CRAM Token (specific to DG CLIMA users) can be used to authenticate with the corresponding EU Login feature.

Note that depending on the application you are trying to reach, not all options may be available.

Please refer to the User Guide or this video material to configure your second factors.

It is strongly advised to configure multiple options in case you lose access to one of them, if the application does not allow you to use your preferred option or in case you are located in a geographical zone which prevents you from using one or several options.