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= How to Register With BorderConnect = | = How to Register With BorderConnect = | ||
Registering with BorderConnect lets highway carriers transmit electronic manifests to Canadian and U.S. customs authorities. Before registering, make sure you've completed the required government onboarding ( | Registering with BorderConnect lets highway carriers transmit electronic manifests to Canadian and U.S. customs authorities. Before registering, make sure you've completed the required government onboarding (such as obtaining a valid Carrier Code for CBSA or SCAC for CBP). See [[Onboarding_for_BorderConnect:_Be_Ready_to_File_ACI_(Canada)_and/or_ACE_(U.S.)|Onboarding for BorderConnect]] for those prerequisites. | ||
When you access the BorderConnect registration wizard, the form requests a combination of company details, contact information, and login credentials. Each item supports compliance, data accuracy, and connection to government systems. | When you access the BorderConnect registration wizard, the form requests a combination of company details, contact information, and login credentials. Each item supports compliance, data accuracy, and connection to government systems. | ||
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== Step 1 — Choose Your Services == | == Step 1 — Choose Your Services == | ||
The first part of the registration form asks which services you intend to use, | The first part of the registration form asks which services you intend to use, such as: | ||
* ACE eManifest | * ACE eManifest | ||
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* U.S. In-Bond Manager | * U.S. In-Bond Manager | ||
Selecting services up front ensures your account is configured with the correct workflows and features. | |||
== Step 2 — Company Information == | == Step 2 — Company Information == | ||
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! Field !! Why It’s Required | ! Field !! Why It’s Required | ||
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| Company Name || Appears on manifests | | Company Name || Appears on manifests and identifies your legal business entity | ||
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| Canadian Carrier Code || | | Canadian Carrier Code || Links your company to CBSA for ACI eManifest filing | ||
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| SCAC Code || | | SCAC Code || Links your company to CBP for ACE manifest submissions | ||
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Accurate carrier identifiers are essential to avoid rejected transmissions. | |||
== Step 3 — Head Office & Billing Address == | == Step 3 — Head Office & Billing Address == | ||
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! Field !! Purpose | ! Field !! Purpose | ||
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| Business Address || Used for verification, correspondence, and billing | | Business Address || Used for verification, correspondence, and billing | ||
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| Phone & Email || Used for system | | Phone & Email || Used for system alerts and support communication | ||
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| Time Zone || Ensures accurate | | Time Zone || Ensures accurate timestamps and deadline tracking | ||
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== Step 4 — Primary Contact == | == Step 4 — Primary Contact == | ||
The primary contact becomes the account administrator | The primary contact becomes the main account administrator. | ||
Information collected includes: | |||
* Name | * Name | ||
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* Phone number | * Phone number | ||
This ensures BorderConnect can reach your company quickly if issues arise. | |||
== Step 5 — Create Your Login == | == Step 5 — Create Your Login == | ||
You will create: | |||
* Username | * Username | ||
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* Optional two-factor authentication | * Optional two-factor authentication | ||
This protects | This protects your manifest data and account security. | ||
== Step 6 — Finalize Registration == | == Step 6 — Finalize Registration == | ||
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After submitting: | After submitting: | ||
* | * You will receive an email to verify your account | ||
* | * Your services will be activated based on selections | ||
* Additional steps may follow for ACI eManifest activation | |||
== Why BorderConnect Collects This Information == | == Why BorderConnect Collects This Information == | ||
BorderConnect | BorderConnect connects directly to customs systems in Canada and the United States. | ||
The information you provide allows: | |||
Accurate | * Accurate manifest submissions | ||
* Proper carrier identification | |||
* | * Compliance timing enforcement | ||
* Compliance | * Secure access control | ||
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== Next Steps After Registration == | == Next Steps After Registration == | ||
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* [[Creating_and_Submitting_a_New_ACI_eManifest_(ACI_eManifest)|Submit your first ACI eManifest]] | * [[Creating_and_Submitting_a_New_ACI_eManifest_(ACI_eManifest)|Submit your first ACI eManifest]] | ||
* [[Creating_and_Submitting_a_New_ACE_Manifest_(ACE_Manifest)|Submit your first ACE Manifest]] | * [[Creating_and_Submitting_a_New_ACE_Manifest_(ACE_Manifest)|Submit your first ACE Manifest]] | ||