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Obtaining an ECA

A compilation of guides to obtain an ECA.

Updated over 2 months ago

An ECA is necessary to access the IL4 instance of Integrate.

External Certificate Authority (ECA)

To access the Integrate IL4 instance, you'll need to complete an onboarding process that includes the following:

  • Step 1: obtain an ECA certificate. An ECA, or External Certificate Authority certificate, is a digital credential that verifies your identity and allows you to securely access government networks. Since the Integrate App operates on secure government networks, an ECA is required to authenticate your access and ensure that all users are properly vetted and authorized.

  • Step 2: set up your Platform One (P1) account. Platform One is a DevSecOps platform created by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). It provides a secure environment for developing, deploying, and operating software applications on government networks.

  • Step 3: configure AppGate. AppGate is a secure access solution that lets you connect to the Integrate App in a secure environment. It creates a secure tunnel between your computer and the Integrate network, ensuring that your data is protected and that only authorized users can access the application. You must have AppGate running and be signed in with your Platform One account to access the Integrate App in the IL4 environment.

Step 1 - Obtain an ECA

  1. Apply for an ECA on IdenTrust. Use this guide.

  2. Once you have received your physical token, use this guide to download your ECA certificates.

Step 2 - Set up Platform 1 (P1) and Associate your ECA

  1. Create your P1 account. Use this guide.

  2. Once you have P1 account, associate it to your ECA by following this guide.

Step 3 - Configure AppGate

  1. Download and setup Appgate. Follow steps 1-4 from Integrate's partner 2F Appgate installation guide.

Accessing Integrate

Once you have an ECA and have completed Steps 1-3, use the instructions in this article to access the Integrate IL4 instance.

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