Manage Your Symphony Sign-In and Account Activation

Purpose: This guide helps you successfully sign in to Symphony, handle the mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) step, and resolve the "Account Inactive" message by following the correct approval path.

Table of Contents

• Before You Start
• Steps

1. Sign In and Authenticate

2. Activate an Inactive Account

3. Reset Your Password

• Troubleshooting
• Related Articles / Links

Before You Start

Make sure you know the following crucial facts before attempting to sign in:

• Your account status must be Active (not Initial) to access the platform beyond the login screen.
• You must have your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) tool ready (Authenticator App or text-messaging phone).
    

Steps

1. Sign In and Authenticate

Signing in happens in two steps. First, enter your credentials. Then, enter the MFA security code.

1. Verify the URL (Uniform Resource Locator): Ensure the website address matches the correct Contract Vehicle for your account.
2. Accept the FOUO Notice: You must click Accept on the mandatory security and privacy warning message displayed on the welcome screen. FOUO stands for For Official Use Only.
3. Enter your registered email address and password.
4. Click Sign In.
5. You will then be prompted to enter the six-digit code from your MFA tool.

Sign In page showing the email and password fields where users enter credentials.

2. Activate an Inactive Account

If your account is inactive, the next step depends on your role.

1. If you are a Business User (Staff): Your account is in Initial status. You must contact your organization's Symphony Administrator (SAM POC) and ask them to sign in and change your status from Initial to Active on their Administration screen.
     
2. If you are a SAM POC (Administrator): This role is verified using the System for Award Management Points of Contact (SAM POC). Your account needs verification. You must contact the Help Desk with the following:

• SAM Record: Download or save a copy of your entity's SAM record showing your UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) and your name/email in the Points of Contact tab.

• Request: Submit this documentation to the Help Desk to verify your administrative access.
    

Screen displaying the 'Account Inactive' status message. 

3. Reset Your Password

If you receive an "Authentication Failed" message after entering your password, use the reset option.

1. Click the Forgot Password link on the Sign In page.
2. Enter your registered email address and click Submit.
3. Check your email (including spam/trash folders) for the reset link.
4. Follow the link to create a new password that meets the security requirements.

Screen displaying the 'Authentication Failed' status message and the Forgot Password link to reset credentials.

Troubleshooting

Related Articles / Links

• Set Up and Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)—Detailed troubleshooting for MFA issues
• Submit a Ticket to the Symphony Help Desk—For SAM POC verification or technical lockouts
• Register Your Symphony Business Account—If you need to start a new registration
• Understand Your SAM Connection and Contract Websites—Guide to verify the correct URL for your account