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Enrolment Instructions

If you would like a printable copy of these instructions, download our enrolment instructions (PDF) (146 KB).

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Already have a myKEY, a department issued ID-based credential, Secure Token or Smart Card? Go to Step 3 Enrol in CWA.

1. You will need the following

  1. Personal Record Identifier (PRI)
  2. Government E-mail address
  3. Date of Birth

2. Obtain a myKEY (commonly known as an ID-Based Credential or PKI Profile)

  1. Go to the Compensation Sector.
  2. Click Compensation Web Applications.
  3. Click New Users - Get your myKEY or Enrol today!
  4. On the New Users page, click No.
  5. On the Registration page, click the Get your myKEY button.
  6. Click myKEY Sign Up.
  7. Fill out the form, read and Accept the Terms of use, then click Submit.
  8. Record the Authorization code displayed on the screen.
  9. Check your e-mail for the reference number (may take several hours to receive).
  10. Click Create myKEY link in the e-mail.
  11. To create your myKEY profile, please browse and save your myKEY file to a secure location identified by your department. For ease of retrieval, it is recommended that you save it as myKEY_your name. Enter the authorization code and the reference number in the space provided.
  12. Choose a password for your profile (following the password rules) and click Submit.
  13. On the myKEY Success page, click Enrol in the Compensation Web Applications link and continue with step 3 in the enrolment process.

3. Enrol in CWA

  1. Go to the Compensation Sector.
  2. Click Compensation Web Applications.
  3. Click New Users - Enrol today!
  4. On the New Users page, click Yes.
  5. On the Enrolment page, click the login method that applies to you. For Secure Token or Smart card users ensure your device is connected before clicking.
myKey Users, Secure Token or Smart Card Users

myKEY Users

  1. Browse for your myKEY file (ending with .epf), enter your password and click Login.
  2. On the Welcome page, click Continue.
  3. Enter your PRI and Date of Birth. Click Enrol.

Secure Token or Smart
card Users

  1. Once the Certificate dialog box appears, select the certificate you wish to use and press OK.
  2. Enter your PIN in the next dialog box.
  3. On the Welcome page click Continue.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Enter your PRI and Date of Birth. Click Enrol.

You are now enrolled in the Compensation Web Applications.

It is recommended that you save the Compensation Sector as a favorite in your browser.

Need help? Contact your departmental Help Desk.