In order to get an ESMS Staging account you will currently need a CAC. If you have a CAC please follow the instructions below

To successfully create your new ESMS Staging user account, please advance through the following steps: 

• Go to ESMS Staging (https://esms-staging.erdc.dren.mil/).

• Select the EAMS button under the “Sign in with” section.

• You will be redirected to the EAMS (Enterprise Access Management Service-Army) website. If you have a CAC, click “PKI Login.” 

• Your account should be locked at this step. Please contact SMS Support (SMSSupport@erdc.dren.mil) at this point to complete the account setup and unlock your account.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at SMSSupport@erdc.dren.mil and you can also reference this link on the SMS site