RD Apply – Obtaining a Level 2 eAuth Account - October 2015 Appendix A 1
RDApply – eAuth Accessing RDApply requires a Level 2 eAuth account. eAuth is the Security System that RDApply and many of the USDA Public applications utilize for access. Applicants can access via the RDApply Program Page by clicking Register ( or by going directly to RDApply at 2
RDApply – eAuth The USDA eAuth Login Screen is presented. To obtain an eAuth account, click REGISTER Button. 3
RDApply – eAuth Registration The Applicant will need to select Register for a Level 2 Account. 4
RDApply – eAuth Registration The Applicant will need to enter the required fields. 5
RDApply – eAuth Registration Once the Level 2 Account is created, the Applicant will receive an to Enable the Account. The Applicant will need to click the ACTIVATE MY ACCOUNT link in the 6
RDApply – eAuth Registration Once the eAuth Account is activated, the Applicant will be taken to the following page. (Their information will be displayed in the middle section.) 7
RDApply – eAuth Level 2 Once the applicant has enabled the Account, they will need to login to RDApply ( The system will automatically take the applicant through the Online- Identity Proofing process to complete their eAuth Level 2 verification. 8
RDApply – Online Identity Proofing Electing to verify online will present the following page asking for their SSN Number. PLEASE NOTE: The Applicant must enter their SSN, NOT the Organization’s TIN. 9
RDApply – Online Identity Proofing The Applicant will then respond to a series of identification questions. 10
RDApply – Online Identity Proofing After the Applicant answers the questions, the system process the response, and if successfully the account is Upgraded to Level 2 If it was not successful, the Applicant will be allowed to try again with a different set of identifying questions. 11
RDApply – Accessing the System Once the Applicant has a Level 2 Account, accessing RD Apply with their new eAuth ID and Password will take them to the RD Apply Landing Page. ( 12