USI: Setting up myGovID / RAM

In order to successfully configure your system to access USI functionality, external government websites will need to be visited and some processes completed.

The initial steps for an RTO include registering a myGovID and then linking the business within the Relationship Authorisation Manager - this will provide you with the resources needed to get your system integrated with USI.

• The myGovID serves as a digital identity service to allow a user to securely sign into and access government online services. It is accessed via a smartphone or tablet at the time of needing to log into a website.
• The Relationship Authorisation Manager is a government website that allows you to set up and manage relationships and authorisations across government online services.
  
  

The ATO has a standard help page available to clarify the purpose of these systems available here:

• Open In New Window: Accessing Online Services With myGovID and RAM

As these processes are external to your system as a company, this article serves as a resource for how best to access the websites required and complete the set up process.

Setting up your myGovID

To create your personal myGovID, you will need to visit the website and complete the steps documented on the following webpage:

• https://www.mygovid.gov.au/how-do-i-get-set-up

A video demonstrating the process is also available here: myGovID Explanation and Registration Process

These steps include:

• Downloading the myGovID app to your smart device
• Entering your details (Name, Date of Birth, Email)
• Adding identity documents/information to verify your identity

Once these steps are complete, you will have a valid myGovID to use when signing into Government Websites.

Accessing Relationship Authorisation Manager

To link a business within RAM, the principal authority of the business will need to visit the website and complete the steps documented on the following webpage:

• https://info.authorisationmanager.gov.au/get-started

A video demonstrating the process is also available here: Find out how to link your myGovID to your business in Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM)

These steps include:

• log into RAM using your myGovID digital identity
• select Link my business – you will be redirected to the ATO to find your business or businesses
• add your postal or residential address (as held by the ATO) and click Continue
• select the business or businesses (where you are an eligible individual associate in the ABR) that you wish to link from the list and click Continue
• enter an email address and click Send Email to receive an authorisation code (the email address can be different to the one used to set up your digital identity, for example a work email address). Enter the code and then click Verify and Continue   
• view the summary of the selected business or businesses and select the checkbox to declare you understand and accept. Click Submit  
• a message will display confirming your business is successfully linked. Click Continue.