User Guide: ASIC Connect - How to log in with AUSkey
How to log in with AUSkey
To complete transactions in ASIC Connect, you will need to sign up for an account.
If you are...	And your ABN...	Then...	
a business name holder	•	is recorded on the ASIC register, and
•	 matches the ABN registered to your AUSkey
Check now	You can log in with your AUSkey immediately.	
a business name holder	•	is recorded on the ASIC register, but
•	 does not match the ABN registered to your AUSkey
Check now	Your registration will not be linked to your account. You will need to: 
•	check you have used the correct AUSkey and try again, or 
•	log in to ASIC Connect with a username and password.	
a business name holder 	is not recorded on the ASIC register for your business name
Check now	You will need to add your ABN to the register. You can do this in two ways:
Already have an ASIC Connect account? Submit your transaction online and update the register now, or
Complete the Add an ABN for a business name holder transaction in paper.
Once this is complete, your business name will appear when you log in with your AUSkey.	
an SMSF auditor	•	is held by you as an individual
•	is recorded on the ASIC register, and
•	matches the ABN registered to your AUSkey
Check now	You can log in with your AUSkey immediately.	
an SMSF auditor	•	Is held by you as an individual
•	is recorded on the ASIC register, but 
•	does not match the ABN registered to your AUSkey
Check now	Your registration will not be linked to your account. You will need to:
•	check you have used the correct AUSkey and try again, or
•	log in to ASIC Connect with a username and password	
an SMSF auditor	•	Is held by you as an individual
•	is not recorded on the ASIC register for your business
Check now	Send a web query to update your ABN details. You must include your ASIC key and SMSF auditor number.
Send a web query to update your details now.
Once this is complete, your SMSF auditor registration will be linked to your ASIC Connect account.	
To get started, visit the ASIC website at www.asic.gov.au.
•	Navigate to the ASIC Connect box.
•	Select the 'AUSkey' link.
You will be taken to the AUSkey authentication service. 
•	Select your AUSkey from the drop-down box.
•	Enter your AUSkey password.
•	Select the 'Continue'.
You will need to accept the terms and conditions for your initial log in only.
•	Tick the box to confirm you have read and accept the terms and conditions of ASIC's Electronic Lodgement Protocol.
•	Select 'Next' to continue.
You are now logged in to ASIC Connect.
More information and related topics
You can find more information about using your ASIC Connect account on our website at www.asic.gov.au/asicconnectintro.
You can also find step-by-step user guides for most functions available in ASIC Connect. These include: 
•	Linking your business name to your ASIC Connect account. 
•	Renewing your business name.
•	Updating your personal details or business address.
You can access these user guides by visiting our Support for business names page or SMSF auditor user guides page. 
All user guides are provided in PDF and RTF formats.
Published by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Last updated in March 2014