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    Accept an authorisation

    Once you’ve got an authorisation request, find out how to accept it so you can act on behalf of a business in online services.

    Published 7 August 2025

    How to accept an authorisation request

    To accept an authorisation request:

    1. Log in to RAMExternal Link
    2. Select Accept an authorisation for a business.
    3. Enter your authorisation code.
    4. Review the authorisation summary – select the checkboxes to declare you understand and accept and provide your express consent, then select Accept. You can also choose to Decline a request if you wish. 
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    After you’ve accepted an authorisation

    Once accepted, you can access government online services on behalf of the business.

    You can view your authorisation in RAM at any time to check your access to a government online service.

    If you’re authorised to access a government online service on behalf of multiple businesses, you’ll be prompted to select which one when you log in to the service.

    Help with accepting an authorisation

    Help is available for common errors and issues related to authorisations:

    For more common errors and troubleshooting advice see Help: Authorisations.