--- title: "Logging into Your Account" slug: "logging-into-your-account" description: "Now that you've created an account, you can quickly log in using either your Google account or an email address." tags: ["Login", "Google"] updated: 2026-09-03T16:22:28Z published: 2026-09-03T16:22:28Z canonical: "help.ocas.ca/logging-into-your-account" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.ocas.ca/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Logging Into Your Account ## A Note About Using Shared Devices If you must use a shared or public device to create your account or to log in, there are a few things to keep in mind. - Ensure that the previous user has logged out. - Clear the cache before beginning your session. - Use a private or incognito window. - Be sure to log out when you are finished. ## Log into Your Account - Go to the [Ontario Colleges](http://ontariocolleges.ca) website and in the banner, select **Apply**/**Log In**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_1_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) - On the Log In page, on the Canadian Applicants card, select **Apply/Log In**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_2_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) You can choose how you want to sign in to your Ontario Colleges application. Choose one of the following options: - Log in using a Google account - [Log in with an email address](/domestic/docs/logging-into-your-account#log-in-using-your-email-address) ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_3_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) ## ## Log In Using Your Google Account If you already have an account, complete the following steps. - In the Sign in dialogue box, select **Continue with Google**. - Enter the email address for your Google account and select **Next**. - Enter your Google account password and select **Next**. A verification code is sent to your Google account email; the code is valid for five minutes. - Enter the verification code; then select **Verify**. After the code is verified, you can access your account. - If you are logging into a new account, [complete these steps to finish setting up your account](/domestic/docs/logging-into-your-account#setting-up-your-account). ## Log In Using Your Email Address If you already have an account, complete the following steps. - In the Sign in dialogue box, enter the email address you used to create your account; then select **Next**. - Enter your password and select **Next**. Your Profile page opens. If you can’t remember your username or password, follow the instructions in [Managing Your Account](/domestic/docs/managing-your-account). - If you are logging into a new account, complete the steps to finish setting up your account. ## Setting Up Your Account If you’re logging in for the first time, you must complete the following steps before continuing with your application. - On the New Applicant page, enter your **Date of Birth**. **IMPORTANT**: Be sure to enter your date of birth correctly; once it’s saved, you cannot change it. If you make an error, [contact our Customer Contact Centre](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/contact-us). If you like, you can also add your middle name(s). ![On the New Applicant page, in the Your Information section, the Legal First name is Timothy and the Legal Last name is Hartley. Canada is the selected country of citizenship.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_5_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) - Select your **Country of Citizenship**. - If you select a Country of Citizenship other than Canada, you must also indicate your **Status in Canada**. Select one of the items in the list. **Note**: If you have **Refugee Status (Claimant)** in Canada, you should check with the colleges to find out whether to apply as a Domestic or International applicant. If you are directed to apply as a Domestic applicant, you must select an applicable Status in Canada. Depending on the status you select, you might see a message with additional instructions. Here are some examples: If you select **Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant**, you are advised that you might need to submit additional documentation. ![In this example, Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant is the selected Status in Canada.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_5c_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) If you select **Study Permit/Student Visa**, you are advised to apply as an international applicant. ![In this example, Study Permit/Student Visa is the selected Status in Canada and the Status of Visa dropdown list is open.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_5d_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) If you select **Other**, you are advised to change the status to the one you expect to have while attending college. ![In this example, Other is the selected Status in Canada.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_5e_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) - Provide the required details for the status that you chose. - Select **Continue**. - The Privacy Consent page opens where you are asked to review and accept the Privacy Policy. **IMPORTANT**: Be sure to review the complete Privacy Policy. It explains how we use the information that you provided as part of your college application. ![The Privacy Consent page, where you can review the OCAS Privacy Policy.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_6_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) When you’ve finished reading the statement, select the check box. If you do not accept the OCAS Privacy Policy, you won’t be able to complete your college application. - Select **Submit**. - On the Communications Preferences page, review the information about email communication. If you want to receive emails from Ontario Colleges, select the **I agree** check box. ![The Communications Preferences page, where you can decide to receive commercial email messages or not.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/98c48b39-7164-46f0-8769-e87df43b09f3/Images/Documentation/Create_App_Cdn_7_EN.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T21%3A43%3A04Z&se=2026-11-04T22%3A43%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=SJ7gcyhQ0lnqdEishy7fDdHckS%2BvqD8CS5IjZzT%2F5yw%3D) - Select **Submit**. Your new account profile opens, enabling you to begin adding personal information and details about your education. ## Related - [Managing Your Account](/managing-your-account.md)