3. Create a SAM User Account.pdf

To create a SAM user account via Login.gov, please follow the steps below:

1. Access the SAM homepage.

2. Click the blue “Log In” button in the upper right corner (you will be redirected to Login.gov).

3. Click “Create an account.”

4. Enter your email address. Note: If you had an existing SAM user account and need to retain previous access, be sure to use the email address that was associated with that account.

5. Click “Submit.”

6. You will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@login.gov. Click the link in the email to confirm your email address.

7. Create your password. It must be at least 9 characters long and not be a commonly used password. Note: You cannot continue until the Password Strength meter registers your password as “Good.”

8. Click “Continue.”

9. Select an option to secure your account, this will be the method by which you receive your one-time security code. (Text message/SMS, Phone call, Authentication application) If you choose the text or call option, you will be prompted to enter a phone number. Click “Continue.”

10. Enter the one-time security code. Click “Continue.”

11. You will be provided your personal key. This is the only way to regain access to your account if you lose the phone where Login.gov sends your security code. Write it down or print it out. Click “Continue.”

12. Enter your personal key. Click “Continue.”

13. Your Login.gov account is complete. To log in to SAM click “Continue.”

14. You will be redirected to the SAM homepage to complete your account details.

15. Choose an Account Type, complete the requested information, and then click

“Next.”

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o Create an Individual User Account to perform tasks such as register/update your entity

16. Review your account information for accuracy and click “Submit.”

17. Click “DONE” on the confirmation page to be redirected to the SAM homepage.

You will receive an email confirming you have created a user account in SAM.