Create an NSI notification service account: step by step

You’ll need to create an account to submit a notification under the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act.

Before you start

To create an account, you’ll need to sign in using GOV.UK One Login. If you don’t have a GOV.UK One Login, you can create one during this process.

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You'll need:

  • an email address - we recommend using your work email if you’re using the service for work
  • a way to get security codes - either an authenticator app or a mobile phone number

The first time you sign in to the NSI notification service with your GOV.UK One Login, you’ll be prompted to add your first name and last name to complete your user profile.

Step 1 - Go to NSI notification service

  1. Go to https://nsi.beis.gov.uk/
  2. Select Start now
  3. Select Create your GOV.UK One Login

Step 2 - Enter your email address

  1. Enter your email address
  2. Select Continue
  3. You’ll be sent a 6-digit code by email
  4. Enter this code when prompted on the GOV.UK One Login page
  5. Select Continue

If you don’t receive the code, or if it expires, select Problems with the code?, then select Send the code again.

Step 3 - Create a password

  1. Enter a new password (at least 8 characters, must include letters and numbers)
  2. Re-type the password
  3. Select Continue

Step 4 - Choose how you get security codes

  1. Choose one of the options
    • Authenticator app
    • Text message
  2. Select your preferred option
  3. Select Continue

Step 5 - Set up your security code method

If you choose the Authenticator app:

  1. Open your authenticator app on your smartphone, tablet or computer
  2. Scan the QR code displayed
  3. The authenticator app will show a 6 digit security code
  4. Enter this code when prompted on the GOV.UK One Login page
  5. Select Continue
  6. You've now created your GOV.UK One Login. A confirmation email will be sent to your email address
  7. Select Continue and move on to Step 6

If you choose Text message:

  1. Enter your mobile phone number
  2. Select Continue
  3. You'll be sent a 6 digit code by SMS
  4. Enter this code when prompted on the GOV.UK One Login page
  5. Select Continue
  6. You've now created your GOV.UK One Login. A confirmation email will be sent to your email address
  7. Select Continue

Step 6 - Complete your user profile

  1. You'll now move on to the NSI notification service
  2. You'll see a screen asking you to provide your first and last name
  3. Enter you First name and Last name
  4. Select Save
  5. You'll be taken to the Manage your NSI Act notification page. From here, you can start your first notification

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