| Old AUSkey | New myGovID + RAM | | :--- | :--- | | Installed on a computer (like a digital certificate) | Lives on your | | Could be shared via a file | Non-transferable (unique to you) | | Multiple keys per device | One myGovID per person, across multiple businesses | | Expired passwords | Biometrics (face or fingerprint) |
As of March 28, 2020, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) retired AUSkey. If your business still relies on it, your access to government portals (like the Business Portal, SBR software, or Edge of the Cloud) has been cut off. install auskey
The ATO replaced AUSkey with a modern, more secure system called (for individuals) combined with Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) (for managing permissions). | Old AUSkey | New myGovID + RAM
Have you made the switch yet? What challenges did you face? Share your experience below. Have you made the switch yet
Here’s the quick 4-step process to get your business back online:
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