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What Is GCKey? Using It for My Service Canada Account

GCKey is a Government of Canada username and password used to sign in to services such as My Service Canada Account. You can create one while registering for MSCA. GCKey cannot be used to sign in to a CRA account.

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GCKey or bank sign-in?

For My Service Canada Account you can use GCKey or an Interac Sign-In Partner (your bank). Either works; use the same one every time. To switch, you need to register with the new option.

Getting help

GCKey help is through the GCKey help page and its online contact form.

For your CRA account, use a Sign-In Partner, a CRA user ID and password, or a provincial partner instead.

Related

How to Sign In to My Service Canada Account (MSCA) Go to the official My Service Canada Account page, choose the sign-in option you registered with (Interac Sign-In Partner, GCKey, or B.C./Alberta provincial sign-in), then complete multi-factor authentication. First time? Register once using the Interac verification service or a Personal Access Code (PAC). Free tool Which Government Account Do I Need? CRA or My Service Canada Account Taxes and CRA-run benefits (Canada child benefit, GST/HST credit, Disability Tax Credit) are in CRA My Account. EI, CPP, OAS, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, the Canada Disability Benefit and your SIN are in My Service Canada Account.

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