Last Updated: 12/4/25 - Jennifer Han

Welcome! You’re just a few steps away from using the Integrate App in IL4 environment. To access these environments, you'll need to complete an onboarding process that includes the following:

First, obtaining 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. It's similar to a digital passport. 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.

Second, setting up your Platform One 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. Think of it as a secure, pre-approved foundation that allows companies like Integrate to build and run their apps without having to go through a lengthy security approval process on their own.

Third, configuring 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.

Note: If you already have an existing Common Access Card (CAC) or an active ECA, please skip Steps 1, 2, and 4 and begin with Step 3 of this document. The CAC is a standard government-issued smart card used to verify identity and provide secure access to Department of Defense systems and facilities. If you are not a government employee and not familiar with this device, you most likely do not have one and must obtain an ECA.

Note: If you are coming back to this page after receiving your USB from Identrust, please proceed to Step 2.

Table of Contents

1. Apply for an ECA through IdenTrust

1. Please click this link to navigate to the instructions on how to apply for an ECA through IdenTrust.

2. Download ECA Certificates - Once you’ve received your USB, proceed to this step

1. Windows users - proceed with the downloading of the ECA certificates on your work computer where you will need to access the Integrate App and secured environments. Please click this link to navigate to the instructions on how to download your ECA Certificates once you receive your USB in the mail
2. Mac users - Please find a Windows computer. Once you have a Windows computer, please click this link to navigate to the instructions on how to download your ECA Certificates once you receive your USB in the mail.