 You can obtain a basic BCEID online. BCEIDs are free and quick to create. If you already have a basic BCEID, you can use this ID provided you can remember or recover the password. If you have a personal or business BCEID, these IDs cannot be used. Using your internet browser, navigate to the BCEID website at www.bceid.ca. Begin creating your basic BCEID account by clicking the register button. From the list of types of BCEID accounts, select a basic BCEID by clicking on the register for a basic BCEID button. Choose the option to register without specifying an online service by clicking on the register without specifying an online service link at the top of the page. Complete the fields on the screen. Select a user ID that is easy for you to remember. Enter a password to best protect your profile. Create a password that measures strong on a scale. Confirm the password by re-entering the password again. Complete the known as, contact email, and contact phone number fields with your information. Your contact email is very important. Without a valid email address, when you submit your information, the information could be lost. Entering valid contact information also ensures you can reset your BCEID password if you forget it. If you cannot reset your password, you will need to obtain a new replacement BCEID. The Ministry can update your profile to use the new BCEID, but an office visit to re-link your profile will be required before you can see your personal information with the new BCEID. Complete the password hint questions and answers. They could be used to reset your password online if needed. Enter the text displayed in the security control image. It is important to read and understand the terms of use agreement and how they apply to you. Once you have read the agreement, click the yes I have read and I accept the terms of use agreement. Continue my registration. You will receive confirmation that your basic BCEID account is being successfully created. You may want to save or print this page for your records. You can now close the www. BCEID.ca webpage browser window and return to the page your BCEID is required. You are now ready to log in. Important, always keep your BCEID username and password safe. This information allows you to access your personal and confidential information online and should never be shared. The Ministry will never ask you to provide your password.