Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) introduced for closed groups as of June

To strengthen security measures for our eDelivery community pages, we are mandating Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for EU Login accounts starting Friday, 14 June 2024.

EU Login serves as the central access point for various European Commission services. It verifies your identity and safeguards your access and permissions also on eDelivery pages. You can use it through a social media account or have a dedicated EU Login account.

What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

2FA adds an extra layer of security to your login process. In addition to your username and password, you will be required to provide a second factor, such as a PIN, a code from a mobile app, or biometric verification (for example, fingerprint scan). This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access even if your password is compromised.

Who is affected?

This change applies to all users who access eDelivery community pages. This includes:

• Members of the eDelivery Informal Cooperation Network (ICN) accessing ICN (Member States representatives) restricted content.
• Members of the eDelivery Interoperability Forum accessing member-restricted content.
• Anyone wishing to post comments on any eDelivery page, such as for public consultations.

Please note that the eDelivery website, including news, specifications and software resources, as well as all public content from our events, such as agendas and meeting minutes, will remain accessible without EU Login.

How to activate 2FA?

For details, refer to EU Login tutorial.

For questions, contact us via our portal or at EC-EDELIVERY-SUPPORT@ec.europa.eu.

eDelivery Building Block

eDelivery is a Building Block provided by the European Commission, offering technical specifications, installable software and services for secure digital data exchange across a network of nodes.

The eDelivery specifications include the eDelivery AS4 profile, an open technical specification ensuring secure, payload-agnostic and reliable data exchange; the eDelivery SMP profile, designed for publishing service metadata within a 4-corner network; the eDelivery BDXL profile, which enables locating Access Points within the network; and the eDelivery ebCore Party ID profile, a technical specification for the recommended notation for party addressing.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on eDelivery services by checking the Building Block's X and web page. For more information, do not hesitate to register for personalised news or contact us via our portal or by email: EC-EDELIVERY-SUPPORT@ec.europa.eu.