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https://vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps/

Welcome to VSPS

Lab Technicians

Thank you for your interest in the Veterinary Service Process Streamlining (VSPS).

To use VSPS to enter results for electronic EIA (Coggins Forms) that veterinarians submit to your lab using VSPS, you 

will need to complete all 3 steps below: 

Step 1: Creating a Login.gov Account

USDA is transitioning from USDA eAuthentication to Login.gov (more information here). 

As of September 11, 2023, new users who need a login to VSPS must register for a login.gov account:

o Login.gov has step-by-step instructions here: 

https://www.login.gov/help/get-started/create-your-account/ 

o Note that when you use login.gov, in addition to entering your password, you will be prompted to enter 

an authentication code depending on the multi-factor authentication methods selected when you created 

the Login.gov credentials.

If you need help with obtaining your login.gov account, visit: Contact us | Login.gov

Step 2: Verify your identity for your Login.gov account

After you have created your login.gov account, you must verify your identity by going to the link below. 

https://www.eauth.usda.gov/eauth/b/usda/registration/oidp/elevate

For reference, the steps required to verify your identity are located on this Login.gov Help Center page: 

https://www.login.gov/help/verify-your-identity/how-to-verify-your-identity/

Step 3: Email your USDA Certificate of Training given by NVSL for EIA Diagnostic 

Tests OR an official memorandum from NVSL to the Federal Veterinarian in Charge for 

your State.

**This must be done before your Laboratory technician role will be approved in VSPS**

Email the below information to the Point of Contact for your State located here: 

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/contact-us/sa_area_offices/vs-area-offices 

Email Subject Line: Laboratory Technician Access Request in VSPS 

In the email include: First Name, Last Name, Email address, login.gov username

Let them know you need to be added into the User Management System (UMS) to get access to VSPS.

Include which role and which lab you need access to: Lab Technician **Include the lab name.**

**DO NOT include your password**
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Step 4: Creating a VSPS Profile and requesting the Lab Technician role

Log into VSPS with your login.gov account by going to the following web address and click LOG IN:

https://vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps/

Fill out your user profile (making sure to complete all fields with a red asterisk).
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Scroll down to Lab Technician. Click the ‘Request Laboratory Authorization’ link.

Select your lab name and click Request.

**If you do not see your lab name in the list**

1. Follow the instructions under Step 3. In the email let them know your lab is not listed in VSPS and 

needs to be added. Along with the other information needed under Step 3 also send the letter from 

NVSL stating you are an approved lab. 

2. Someone will notify you when your lab has been added to VSPS so you can select it. When you log 

back into VSPS go to Personal Profile – My Roles and click the Request a Role tab. 

After you have completed all 3 steps, the Lab Technician role will typically be approved in VSPS within 48 

hours if requested during the work week. You can check to see if the role is approved by going to the Personal 

Profile – My Roles. Once the role is approved the status will say ‘Approved’. 

If more than 2 working days have elapsed and your role is not approved, contact your point of contact 

listed for your State in the following document:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/contact-us/sa_area_offices/vs-area-offices