What is GCKey and what is it used for?

A GCKey is required for the online submission of Canadian immigration or visa applications and is a secure way to communicate with online Canadian government services by using special electronic credentials.

GCKey is a service offered by the Government of Canada that generates login information (username and password) for use with online federal government services. If you do not have, or prefer not to utilize, a credential with one of the Sign-In Partners you can use the GCKey service.

As a result, having it is convenient and practical because you do not need to keep track of multiple usernames and passwords.

How do I get one?

Getting it is very simple. Just follow this link to IRCC page and choose Option 1: GCKey. Sign in with your GCKey user ID and password.

If you’ve already created an account, you can log in here. If you’re a new user, you must select “Sign up” from the Simple Secure Access menu on the right side of the screen.

The Terms and Conditions will appear after you click on the sign-up button. To proceed, click ‘I accept’.

Finally, you need to create your User Name and Password. After deciding on your username, you must select a secure password.

Important:

There must be between eight and sixteen characters in your password. It must not contain three or more consecutive characters from your Username and must at least have one upper case letter, one lower case letter, and one digit. Lastly, remember not to share your password and keep it in a safe place. Now you are all done!

Can I use the same GCKey to access several services?

Yes. You can use the same GCKey credential to access all available online services, with the exception of the CRA services. Using the same credential to access many services is convenient, as you don’t have to remember several username and passwords.
To access the CRA’s login services, you must either use one of the Sign-In Partners or register for a CRA User ID and password.

What services do I need Sign-In Partner or GCKey for?

You need either of them to access:

• your online account
• the Authorized Paid Representatives portal
• the Employer Portal
• the provincial-territorial partner portal

Did you forget your GCkey login information? Visit our Help Centre for instructions: https://t.co/anqWNbDsiR pic.twitter.com/XbwzLsZQ0h

— IEC (@IEC_EIC) February 15, 2019

If you already have a GCKey but still have doubts about your immigration process feel free to contact us! Talk to an adviser today.

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