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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has implemented new IT security requirements to improve data security. This mandate includes integration of identity verification into NIH IT applications. Starting on July 8, 2025, you will be required to verify your identity in order to access CDAS.

Register for CDAS

Before you can log in to CDAS, you must have established your login credentials (username and password) at an authorized login service listed on the Log In page. If you are NIH staff, then you are already registered with the NIH Login. You can proceed to the Log In page and use your existing login credentials to access the system. If you are not NIH staff and do not have login credentials, then you must register at either ID.me or Login.gov.

NIH staff

NIH staff are already registered with the NIH Login. Proceed to the Log In page and sign in with your existing NIH Login credentials.

eRA Commons users are advised to register via Login.gov or ID.me if they have not done so already, and then sign in with that option.

Non-NIH

If you have a U.S.-government-issued photo ID and SSN, then you can create an account with Login.gov. However, you should be aware of the upcoming requirement after July 8, 2025 to verify your identity. What do I need to verify my identity with Login.gov?

If you prefer, you can create an account with ID.me. It is your choice depending on the identity requirements and whether you wish to verify your identity now with ID.me or later with Login.gov.

If you do not have a U.S.-government-issued photo ID and SSN, then you can create an account with ID.me. What do I need to verify my identity with ID.me?

Create an account with ID.me