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- Interactive authentication for SFTP/FTP: users will be prompted for their ECMWF user identifier and the PASSCODE (obtained by entering their PIN number into the security token or from their TOTP device).
- Batch authentication: users need to create an ECaccess certificate before they access ECMWF facilities. This method allows Member State users to automate authentication within scripts. The HTTP/S , Telnet, X11 and SSH plugins support only the first method. The FTP plugin supports both.
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- Using the "ecaccess-certificate-create" command: this is described in section 5.1. Certificate management
- Using the Web interface: login to the Web server (providing an ECMWF user identifier and token PASSCODE) and in the menu click the "Get Certificate" option to download the new Certificate, see section 7 The Web server.
The ECaccess certificate is valid for 7 days for all services.