Technical fault in online filing services (reference no.INC0392068)
We are currently experiencing technical problems with the 2FA (2 Factor Authentication) with our external SMS provider Twilio, first identified on 20.10.2025, at 09:03 h.
This is affecting the login to our online services.
If you are affected, please use another 2FA method, or contact our support.
Our technicians are working to fix them as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Important notice
Legal safeguards may be available where filing or fee payment services were not available, depending on the service affected, the day and duration of the unavailability and the procedural situation. For details see Rule 134 EPC, Rule 82quater.2 PCT, the ADA (Supplementary publication 3, OJ EPO 2022) and the notice from the EPO dated 22 October 2020 (OJ EPO 2020, A120).
Please always quote the reference number indicated above when addressing the EPO in relation to this issue.