What You’ll Learn

In this guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Log in to SBCX
  
  

• Enter your credentials and verification code
  
  

• Reset your password if needed
  
  

• Troubleshoot common login problems
  
  

Part 1: Logging In to SBCX

Step 1: Go to the Login Page

Visit https://osdbu.hhs.gov and select Login.
  

Step 2: Enter Your Username and Password

Use the email address you registered with as your username. Then enter your password.
Make sure your password meets these criteria:

• 8+ characters
  

• At least one uppercase letter
  

• At least one lowercase letter
  

• At least one number

• One valid special character

 
Figure 1. SBCX Login Fields.
  

Step 3: Enter the Verification Code

Check your email for a temporary code from noreply@mysbcx.hhs.gov.
It expires after 30 minutes.

Figure 2. SBCX Two Factor Authentication
  

Part 2: Resetting Your Password

Forgot Your Password?

Click Forgot Password on the login screen and follow these steps:

1. Enter your email
   
   
2. Check your inbox for the reset link
   
   
3. Copy the temporary password
     
4. Login to SBCX
     
5. Use the temporary password to create a new password

Valid and Invalid Characters in Passwords

Valid special characters include:

• ? ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) - _
  

Invalid characters include:

• + = | [ ] { } < > / \ ~ and most other punctuation marks

Troubleshooting

• You have 5 login attempts before your account is locked
  
  

• Password reset won’t work if your account is inactive or locked
  
  

• Business users: Contact your SAM Government Business POC
  
  

• Government users: Contact us
  
  

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