To comply with new federal court security requirements, PACER now requires MFA for all filers in select districts, with other districts enrolling users at random.
Follow the instructions in this article for steps on completing this set-up: ECF Multifactor Authentication: Add Your Secret Key
Need Help?
If you run into any issues enabling MFA or filing through NextChapter using this process, please contact the PACER Service Center at pacer@psc.uscourts.gov or (800) 676-6856 or refer to the following resources, including video tutorials on PACER’s website:
Multifactor Authentication (MFA) – Authentication Applications - How to add and delete an authentication app
Multifactor Authentication (MFA) – Backup Codes - How to receive and delete back-up codes
Multifactor Authentication (MFA) – Logging In - How to log in after enrolling in MFA, and what to do if you don't have access to your MFA method(s).