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Platform One Onboarding

What is Platform One, and why does it matter to me?

To gain access to Learn to Win, all instructors and learners need to create a Platform One Single Sign On account. Platform One (P1) is similar to the Apple App Store - they host our application's code and data, verify security protocols, and provide login authentication. Platform One applications are approved by the Department of Defense and can be accessed from a military computer, personal computer, or personal mobile device.

P1 is the way Learn to Win can confirm that someone logging in 1) has the appropriate security credentials and 2) is who they say they are. Both of these steps are critical for Learn to Win's ability to host IL4 (CUI) and IL6 (SECRET) level content. 

Watch this video to learn more about Platform One Onboarding and Registration.

 

Onboarding Steps

(If you are a learner with ATG, use this article instead: https://dodlearntowin.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/40673434928923-Platform-One-Onboarding-for-ATG-Learners)

Step One - Ensure CAC is Connected

Ensure your CAC is connected and is being read by your computer. 

 

Step Two - Download Multi Factor Authentication App to a Mobile Device

Note: Setting up MFA is optional. If you choose to not enable MFA, you will always need to your CAC to log in. If you do not want to set up MFA, proceed to Step 3 and do not enter a password on Step 5.

After you link your P1 account to your CAC during initial authentication (instructions below), you can access P1 without your CAC (i.e. on your personal computer/mobile device), but you need to set up Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) on a smart phone.

If you already have a Platform One account with MFA set up, skip to Step 8.

To set up MFA, download a MFA application like Google Authenticator, Duo Mobile, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy. All of these apps are free in the Apple or Android apps stores.  Most users choose Google Authenticator, but if you have an MFA application you already use, that's likely easiest to set up. MFA is not possible through text-message verification. You can set up your MFA application on your personal or government device, whichever is approved or more appropriate. 

 

Step Three - Navigate to Platform One

On your device, use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to navigate to: https://login.dso.mil/

To ensure no issues with cookies or browser caching, you can choose to access the registration portal in a private browsing window.  

Make sure to have your CAC plugged in before beginning this step!

Note: You cannot access this link from Internet Explorer

 

Step Four - Begin Account Creation

To access Platform One for the first time, you will need to set up an account. Click "Create One Now" to begin creating your account.

 

 

Step Five - Create Account

Fill out the form, providing all of the following information:

  1. First and Last Name
  2. Affiliation 
  3. Pay Grade (drop-down)
  4. Unit, Organization, or Company Name
  5. Username (your choice, but cannot be changed later)
  6. Email (your government, military, or business/contractor email address)
  7. Access Request Notes (leave blank)
  8. Password (12 characters minimum, 2 special, 1 uppercase, 1 number). If you do not wish to set up MFA, leave the password field blank. 
  9. Re-type password

Click "Register" once you have filled out all the fields.

 

Step Six - Set up Multi-Factor Authentication

This step is optional only if you did not enter a password on the registration form. On your computer, you should see a screen with a QR code.

Open your authenticator app on your personal device and click "Begin Setup" and then "Scan Barcode".

Note: You may need to give your authenticator access to your camera.

Scan the QR code presented on your computer screen.

Enter the six digit code from the authenticator app into your computer. You may also name your device if you wish. Click "Submit".

Now, your P1 account is linked.

 

Step Seven - Navigate to Learn to Win and Sign In

In your browser, navigate to the link appropriate to your role:

IL4 Links

IL2 Links

If your CAC is plugged in, you should be able to authenticate without further action. Otherwise, enter your P1 username (or email) and password. Then, click "MFA Log In", enter the 6-digit code in your authenticator app, and click "MFA Log In".

If you are accessing outside of NIPR, you will need to authenticate with Appgate prior to navigating to the login URL.

 

App Gate Portal 

Appgate needs to be setup on every non-NIPR device accessed. When a session expires, you will need to re-authenticate, so it is recommended to bookmark the link below to access the code mentioned in Step 5.

Appgate Profile Link

 

Instructions for Appgate setup are at this link: https://helpcenter.gamewarden.io/integrations-access/appgate/

 

Congratulations!

You now have access to Platform One. You can access all P1 applications from your government or personal computer with CAC or access some applications (like Learn to Win) with a mobile device and MFA.

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