State Department Access

NOTE: If you have not already associated the eRA account used to access FACTS with Login.gov, take this action first: Associating Your FACTS Account With Login.gov

1. After you have associated a Login.gov account your eRA account, navigate to the FACTS login screen as shown above.

2. click on the Login.gov logo: .

3. A confirmation message displays. Click Continue to proceed:
   

4. The Login.gov login page opens:
   

5. Enter your Login.gov credentials (email address and password) and click Sign in.

6. Complete the two-factor authentication method you have set up for your Login.gov account.
   

Upon successful login, the SDC Search and Hitlist screen opens.

NOTE: If you run into issues with Login.gov or associating your Login.gov account with your eRA account, please contact the eRA Service Desk.
You can also refer to Login.gov for additional help at https://www.Login.gov/help/

1. Navigate to the FACTS screen as shown above.

2. Enter your eRA credentials (Username and Password).
3. Click the Login button.

Upon successful login, the SDC Search and Hitlist screen opens.

NOTE: This method is being phased out gradually and eventually the use of Login.gov will be required to access FACTS. We recommend you take the time to change to Login.gov soon, well before it is required. To get started, see the instruction here: Associating Your FACTS Account With Login.gov.