FAQs

FAQs

Learners / Credential Holder Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access my MyCreds account for the first time?

MyCreds accounts are provisioned through the document request process with your institution. To access your document: 

  • Request your transcript, credential, badge, or other official documents through your institution’s document request process. 
  • Once your institution issues the document, you will receive an email notification from MyCreds. 
  • Use the link in the email to access your new MyCreds account. You do not need to create a separate account before your institution provisions the document. 
  • Log in using the email address associated with your student record whenever possible. 

You can find your Institutions contact information here: MyCreds® Member Trust Registry | Registre de confiance des membres de MesCertif®. 

I forgot my password. What should I do?

If you forgot your password, please follow the steps below: 

  • Visit the MyCreds login page. 
  • Select “Can’t Sign In?” 
  • Follow the prompts to reset your password. 

If you do not receive the reset email, check your spam or junk folder, confirm you entered the correct email address, and try submitting the request again.  

If the issue continues, contact your institution to verify the email address associated with your student’s record. 

I received an “invalid username or password” message. What does this mean?

MyCreds accounts are created through your institution’s document request and issuance process, so this message may appear if you are using the wrong email address or if your account has not yet been provisioned. 

  • Confirm that you are using the email address associated with your student record. 
  • Confirm with your institution that your student-record email address is current. 

If the issue continues after those steps, contact your institution’s registrar’s office to confirm your document request and account provisioning status. 

My school email address is no longer active. What should I do?
I did not receive my verification code or the code expired.

If you did not receive your verification code or it has expired, please follow the steps below: 

  • Check your spam or junk folder. 
  • Access your email on your phone for faster delivery. 
  • During login, select “Try another way” to use another available email address. 
  • Avoid refreshing the page, requesting multiple codes too quickly, or closing the browser window during verification. 

If the issue continues, contact MyCreds Technical Support directly at support@digitary.net and include your full name, issuing institution, email address used to log in, and the exact error message or screenshot if available.

I have attended more than one institution. How do I merge or link my MyCreds accounts?

You may have more than one MyCreds account because each institution provisions learner accounts separately. If you attended more than one institution, log in using your existing MyCreds account and review your profile settings to link any additional email addresses associated with your records. If you continue having trouble, contact MyCreds Support at support@mycreds.ca for account-linking assistance.

Why is one of my emails marked as a secondary email?

A secondary email is not the primary email currently associated with your MyCreds account. This can happen when your institution issued a document to a different email address, or when multiple institution-issued accounts are linked. Confirm which email your institution has on file and contact your issuing institution if the email needs to be reviewed in your MyCreds profile.

How do I request an official document, transcript, or digital badge?

MyCreds does not issue academic documents or badges directly.  

To obtain an academic document, you must request it through your issuing institution’s registrar’s office, student portal, continuing education office, or another official institutional process. 

Badges are typically awarded by the issuing institution after you complete the required course, module, program, or other criteria. You may not need to request the badge separately. If you believe you have met the requirements but have not received a badge, please contact the institution or department responsible for the course or program. 

Once the institution issues the document or badge through MyCreds, you will receive a MyCreds email notification with a link to access it.  

Why can’t I see my transcript, badge, or document?

Please try the following: 

  • Confirm that your institution has issued the document. 
  • Ensure you are using the correct email address. 
  • Check whether you have another MyCreds account using a different email. 
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try another browser or device. 
  • Check your spam or junk folder for invitation emails. 
  • Confirm with your institution that the document has not been revoked, replaced, or reissued to a different email address. 

If the document still does not appear, contact your institution to confirm the document was issued correctly. 

My transcript or document request is delayed.
I graduated before MyCreds was launched. Can I still access my documents?
There is an error in my document. What should I do?

Your institution manages the content of academic documents. Please contact your institution’s registrar’s office directly to request corrections.

Can I request hardcopy documents?

Hardcopy academic documents can be requested through the issuing institution. Please visit your institution’s website or contact its registrar’s office for printed or mailed document options. MyCreds provides digital document access and sharing. 

How do I download a PDF copy of my document?

You can download a PDF version of your document directly through your MyCreds account if your institution allows downloads.  

Instructional video: https://youtu.be/8rS4Mg6qmRE 

How do I share a document?

Each document has an option to share. When sharing, you can choose to share through the MyCreds Global Receive Network where available/preferred or share securely by email. 

  • Log in to MyCreds and open the “Documents” section. 
  • Select the document you wish to share. 
  • Select “Share.” 
  • Choose a registered receiving organization from the MyCreds receive network, where available, or choose to send via secure email and enter the recipient’s email address for secure email sharing. 
  • If sharing securely by email, you can set an access code/PIN and/or set a time limit for how long the document is available. 
  • Before sharing, confirm the recipient accepts MyCreds documents. Also confirm that the recipient’s email address is correct. 
Can MyCreds manually send my document to a recipient?

No. MyCreds does not manually send documents on behalf of learners.  

You must share your own documents from your MyCreds account using the share options available on the document. 

Can I share documents with organizations not listed in MyCreds?

Yes. If the organization is not listed as a registered organization on the Global Receive Network, you can generate a secure share link or secure email share and send it directly to the recipient.

My recipient did not receive the document I shared. What should I do?

If your recipient did not receive the document you have shared, please follow the steps below: 

  • Verify the recipient’s email address. 
  • Ask the recipient to check spam or junk folders. 
  • Ask the recipient to look for an email from MyCreds with a link to view the document. 
  • Review the document’s sharing/history area for delivery status. 
  • Resend the share email or create a new secure share if needed. 
How do I know whether my shared document was delivered or viewed?

For each shared document, you can now verify that the document has been delivered and, in some cases, viewed. Open the document and review the sharing/history area. The activity information may show delivery status, whether the document was accessed, and access timestamps. 

Can I deactivate or edit a share?

Yes. Depending on the share type, you may be able to deactivate the share, edit the expiration date, update or remove the PIN, or personalize the share name. Open the document sharing settings to manage these options.

I entered the wrong recipient’s email address.

If the share has not yet been viewed and was shared by email, you may be able to update the recipient’s email address. If the share has already been accessed, a new share is required. 

I shared my document by secure email, and my recipient did not receive the PIN.

PINs are sent automatically in a separate email from MyCreds. Please ask the recipient to check their spam or junk folders. Be sure to confirm that the recipient’s email address is correct. You may also review or update the PIN in your share settings. 

Will recipients see updated versions of my documents?

When an institution updates a document that you have already shared, the update will be pushed to active shares, provided the share link is still active. Recipients will continue to access the updated version through the original active share link. 

Can I send documents to the U.S. or Internationally?

Through our MyCreds Global Receive Network, you can share your documents directly with trusted credential networks, qualification authorities, and partner organizations.  

If an institution or organization is not available on the Global Receive Network, you may need to use secure email/share link options or follow the recipient institution’s stated document-submission instructions. 

View MyCreds Global Receive Network

What are share credits?

Share credits are credits on your MyCreds account that can be used to view and/or share documents, depending on how your issuing institution has configured the document. Institutions set document costs and parameters. You do not need a share credit simply to log in to MyCreds.

Does viewing my document use a share credit?

This depends on the document and how your issuing institution configured it. Some documents may be viewable without using a share of credit, while others may require share credits to view and/or share. Check the options shown on your document in MyCreds, and contact your institution if you have questions about their share credit policy. 

Why is my SHARE button grayed out?

Your SHARE button may be grayed out because the document requires additional share credits as sharing is restricted by the institution, or the document has been revoked or replaced. If available, select “+ SHARE CREDITS” to purchase additional credits. If there is no purchase option or the issue does not resolve, contact your institution to confirm the document’s sharing rules and status. 

I do not see an option to buy more share credits.

Institutions may set limits on how many times a document can be shared or whether additional share credits can be purchased. If the purchase option is not visible, contact your institution to confirm whether additional credits are available for that document type. 

Can share credits be transferred between document types?

No. Share credits purchased for one document type cannot be transferred to another document type. Different document types may have different prices or institutional rules.

Do share credits expire?

Share credits do not expire. However, they can no longer be used if the associated document is revoked or if the institution has set an expiry date for the document, and that date has passed.

Can I receive a refund for share credits?

Refund requests must be requested directly by the institution that issued your document. Institutions manage all charges and refund approvals for transactions through MyCredsPlease contact the Registrar’s Office for the institution that issued your document. You can find their contact information on the MyCreds® Member Trust Registry.

I need a payment receipt.

Receipts are not available for download in the MyCreds Learner Portal. After making a payment, you will receive an email confirming the transaction, which serves as proof of payment.  

If the payment confirmation email cannot be located, please check the inbox, junk, spam, deleted, archived, and automatically sorted folders for the email address used during payment. 

I am experiencing payment issues.

Please verify your billing information, confirm your payment method is supported, and try another browser or device. If the issue appears to be technical and continues after troubleshooting, please contact MyCreds Support at support@mycreds.ca. If the issue is related to pricing, refund approval, charge policy, or share credit rules, contact the issuing institution. 

I am experiencing technical issues with MyCreds.

If you are experiencing technical issues, please try the following steps to help troubleshoot: 

  • Use another browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. 
  • Clear your cache and cookies. 
  • Use incognito/private browsing mode. 
  • Disable browser extensions. 
  • Try another device or network. 

If the issue continues, contact MyCreds Technical Support at support@digitary.net and include your full name, issuing institution, email address used to log in, exact error message, screenshot if possible, and browser/device information. 

I am having trouble with CAPTCHA verification.

On the MyCreds login page, select “Having trouble using Google reCAPTCHA? Click here for an alternative,” then follow the prompts provided on screen. 

Why is my Institution not listed in MyCreds Member Trust Registry?

The institution may not yet participate in MyCreds as an issuing institution. Contact the institution directly for alternative methods of requesting academic documents.

I am trying to send a document to an Institution not listed on the Registered Receive Organization list. Can I still share my documents with them?

You may still be able to share securely by email or share link if the recipient accepts MyCreds documents.

My Institution is not listed under "Sign in with your Education Provider." How can I sign in?

Your institution may not support that sign-in route. Use the MyCreds access email sent after document issuance or contact your institution to confirm participation.

I need help, who should I contact for help?

Contact your institution for: 

  • document or transcript requests 
  • processing timelines or urgent issuance questions 
  • document corrections 
  • refund approval requests 
  • account holds or outstanding balances 
  • share-credit policies, pricing, expiry, or purchase limits 

You can find institution contact information in the MyCreds® Member Trust Registry. 

Contact MyCreds Technical Support for: 

  • login or verification-code issues after standard troubleshooting 
  • technical errors on the MyCreds platform 
  • CAPTCHA/accessibility login alternatives 
  • platform troubleshooting where the document has already been issued 

MyCreds Technical Support contact: support@digitary.net. Include your full name, issuing institution, email address used to log in, exact error message, and screenshots if possible. 

I paid through MyCreds, but my transcript didn’t appear, and I was asked to pay again. What should I do?

If you paid through MyCreds but didn’t receive access to your transcript, you should use the original MyCreds notification email link whenever possible, as it is connected to the issued document. 

If you believe you paid for the wrong item or were charged without receiving access to the document, you need to contact your institution that issued the document and request a refund review. The institution manages refund approvals and payment settings. 

When contacting your institution, you should provide: 

  • MyCreds account email 
  • Payment receipt 
  • Screenshot of any additional payment prompt or second receipt (if applicable) 
  • Brief explanation of what happened 

If the institution approves the refund, they will submit the request to MyCreds on your behalf. 

Network Members Frequently Asked Questions

About MyCreds

What is MyCreds| MesCertif?
What certified online records can I get through MyCreds?

MyCreds offers students and graduates access to digital transcripts, credentials, micro-credentials, badges, letters, and other official academic documents. Document availability depends on the issuing institution’s choices within MyCreds.   

Who uses MyCreds?

Numerous Canadian higher education institutions use MyCreds to issue secure academic records.  

How does it work?

Approved institutions in the MyCreds network issue digitally certified documents to students and graduates, who receive these records through the MyCreds portal. Individuals can then view and share their records with third parties online, controlling access and duration. Third parties can verify these records through the platform. 

Joining MyCreds

Can my organization join MyCreds?
What is the cost of joining MyCreds?

Please contact info@aruccnationalnetwork.ca for details on joining. 

How can I be set up as a Receiving Organization?

Organizations that frequently receive MyCreds documents may benefit from becoming a Receiving Organization, which provides a dedicated portal for record management. For more information, visit https://mycreds.ca/contact-us/ 

General

Security and Legal Validity

How can I trust a MyCreds document?

Only verified institutions and organizations can issue documents in MyCreds, and students cannot alter them. Digital signatures support document integrity. Opening the PDFs in Adobe Reader (version 9 or later) provides a “blue ribbon” icon confirmation of documents being tamper free. 

Is the underlying technology for MyCreds based on open standards?
Can I search the MyCreds database?

MyCreds is not a searchable database. Instead, individuals can generate access tokens, which they share with third parties for record verification, maintaining individual privacy.

Are MyCreds documents legally admissible?

MyCreds documents meet EU eIDAS AES standards, aligning with various international electronic signature laws, including the US E-SIGN Act and Australia’s Electronic Transactions Act.

How does MyCreds protect records in the long term? As Digital Certificates are only valid for a maximum period of 3 years, how does MyCreds ensure that the PDF documents are still valid many years from the time of signing?

Long-Term Document Validation
To preserve long-term validity, MyCreds documents use PAdES-LTV, meaning they are timestamped to verify the certificate’s validity at signing. This ensures authenticity even after the certificate expires. 

How long are MyCreds documents valid for?

Document validity depends on issuer policy. Some documents, like degree certificates, are lifelong, while others, like status letters, may expire after months or years.

Employers

How can I verify a person’s record using MyCreds?

Employers can verify a person’s record by requesting a share URL unique to the document, which points to the MyCreds website. Ensure the URL starts with https://learner.mycreds.ca/

How can external background screening agencies verify a candidate’s credentials on our behalf?
Is there an easier way to receive volumes of certified documents?

Larger organizations can receive documents via a MyCreds inbox after undergoing a vetting process. Contact info@aruccnationalnetwork.ca for more details. 

Can I integrate MyCreds with my recruitment or human resources system?

MyCreds offers an API for business-to-business integration. Contact info@aruccnationalnetwork.ca for technical details. 

Institutions

How can MyCreds help my institution?

MyCreds replaces paper-based processes with a digital workflow, reducing costs, improving brand protection, and enhancing service for students and graduates. Many institutions report transformational impacts from MyCreds adoption. 

How does MyCreds compare with the U.S. eTranscript exchange model?
What documents do you implement?

MyCreds supports transcripts, credentials, badges, micro-credentials, letters of graduation, enrolment letters, awards, and more. 

What student information systems can you work with?

MyCreds integrates with major systems, including Banner, Oracle/PeopleSoft, SITS, and others, using REST APIs, JSON, and XML standards for smooth data export. 

How long does MyCreds take to set up?

Institutions can begin issuing MyCreds documents within weeks, with full data export and document implementation taking 8–12 weeks. Project Management support is available for onboarding.

Can I receive credentials via MyCreds internationally?

MyCreds also enables you to receive verified digital credentials from around the world, including from postgraduate applicants and international students. Through our global partners, we can transform your international admissions process by allowing your office to receive verified digital documentation from all international applicants, regardless of where in the world they have studied previously.

Can MyCreds be rolled out to a consortium or group of institutions?

MyCreds supports sector-wide implementation. For details, contact info@aruccnationalnetwork.ca

MyCreds Graduation Verification Services

MyCreds Verify 

How do I verify someone's credentials?

The student/graduate is in control of their records and who they share them with. 

Ask the learner to share their record with you by sending you a link to their document via MyCreds. Through this link you can view and verify their record. 

Can I verify the credentials from (a group of) individuals directly through MyCreds verify?
How do I receive or request digital documents?

You can ask a student or graduate to share their documents with you via email. The student will then create a share, i.e. generate a unique link that points to their document and share that link with you in one of two ways: 

  1. Send the link to your email address via the MyCreds system 
  2. Copy the generated URL and paste it into a personal email or other sharing medium that they will then send to you 

To view the document, you may be required to enter the email address to which the share was sent, or to enter a PIN, depending on the restrictions that the student, applicant or graduate has specified. (The PIN will be communicated to you separately by the student.) 

The student controls who they share their documents with and for how long. However, they have no control over content and cannot alter the document in any way. 

Additionally, if your organization anticipates a high volume of received digital documents from students in support of an application process, consider working with us to set up your own designated inbox which will allow you to view and organize shared documents via the MyCreds network. Please contact us for more details at info@aruccnationalnetwork.ca. 

What do I see if the document is not valid?

If the document has been revoked, the share expiry date lapsed, or the share disabled by the student, the document verification failure will display. 

If the document has been tampered with or altered in any way since it was signed, again, the document verification result will display clearly as failed. 

Should you enter an incorrect email address or PIN where these are required, you will see a prompt to review the data you have entered. This is not an indication of verification failure. 

Can I print the digital copies?

You will be able to print the digital documents. 

When printed, the document has no authentic status, will not be tamper evident, and will not contain the security features of the online or PDF digital versions.