Creating a New Account

A MyAlberta Digital ID basic account is now required to access ApplyAlberta.  You will be prompted to create an account if you do not already have one. 

To create your account, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Apply Now" link on the ApplyAlberta site.
2. On the MyAlberta Digital ID page, click "Create Account".
3. Fill in the required information on the form, and click "Submit".
4. An email message will be sent to you that contains a link to confirm your email address.  Click on the link in the message.
5. Enter the password you created for your account on the "Confirm account creation" page, and click "Next".
6. The "Identity Check" page will be displayed.  Follow the steps below that apply to you.

If you have not used ApplyAlberta before:

7. On the "Identity Check" page, select "No, I do not have a SIAMS account" and click "Next".
8. The information you entered when creating your account will be displayed.  You can edit it if necessary.
9. If you do not already have an Alberta Student Number (ASN), click the "Create New ASN" link.  (If you're not sure whether you already have an ASN, click the "Reasons you may have an ASN" link.  If any of the reasons apply to you, follow the "Lookup my ASN" link to find it.)
10. A window will be displayed indicating that a new ASN has been created for you, and that information has also been emailed to you.  Click "Continue".
11. You will now be logged on to ApplyAlberta.

If you have used ApplyAlberta before:

7. On the "Identity Check" page, select "Yes, I have a SIAMS account" and click "Next".
8. On the "SIAMS Account Transfer" page, enter the username you previously used to login to ApplyAlberta and click "Next".
9. Choose how you would like to receive the confirmation code to transfer your account and click "Next".
10. An email message (or email and text message) will be sent to you containing the confirmation code.  You can update the email address if necessary.
11. Enter the confirmation code in the space provided, and click "Next".
12. A window will be displayed confirming that your account transfer has been completed.  Click "Continue".
13. You will now be logged on to ApplyAlberta.

Helpful Tips:

• Always start your application activities at the ApplyAlberta home page.  Do not bookmark the login page.
• When creating your MyAlberta Digital ID account, enter your legal first name, middle name, and last name as shown on your birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport, or immigration documents.
• Only a basic account is required; you do not need to create a MyAlberta Digital ID verified account.
• If you have a problem creating your account or if any errors occur, try returning to the ApplyAlberta home page and continuing from there.
• Contact the  Help Desk for assistance.