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Getting your ECRYPT account up and running is quick and secure. Follow these steps to activate your account, accept the terms of use, and set up strong two-factor authentication.
You’ll need access to your email account and mobile phone to complete your setup.
1

Open your welcome email

Open your ECRYPT welcome email and click Set up your account.
2

Confirm your credentials

On the redirect, your username and temporary password appear automatically. Click Continue.
3

Enter your email

Enter your email address as requested.
4

Review and accept the Terms of Use

Review ECRYPT’s Terms of Use. Scroll down to the bottom, then agree to the terms to continue.
5

Create your password

Create your own secure password.
6

Set up two-factor authentication

Set up your two-factor authentication methods.
ECRYPT supports both SMS and most authenticator apps. Select both SMS and Authenticator app for added security.
7

Verify your email

Enter the verification code sent to your email.
This is required before setting up your additional 2FA methods.
8

Set up SMS authentication

Continue to set up SMS authentication by phone number, then enter the verification code you receive via SMS.
9

Set up your authenticator app

Open your preferred app (like Google Authenticator). If you don’t have an authenticator app on your mobile device, search for and download one in the app store.
10

Scan the QR code

In your authenticator app, tap the plus button and look for the Scan QR code option. Scan the ECRYPT QR code on the setup screen.
11

Enter your verification code

When ECRYPT Platform appears in your app, enter the authenticator verification code before it expires.
You’ve now enabled both SMS and authenticator app two-factor verification methods. Your ECRYPT account is secure and ready to use.
Setting up both SMS and authenticator app authentication keeps you protected and ensures only you have access to your ECRYPT account.