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Linking Centrelink to your myGov account

Q: Where can I find the official rules for linking centrelink to your mygov account?

The official source is Services Australia. All information on this page is checked against that source and dated October 2026.

Q: Is this guide up to date?

This guide was last checked in October 2026. Centrelink rates and rules change — always verify against the official source before making decisions.

You need to link Centrelink to your myGov account before you can claim online, report your income, or view your letters. This guide walks you through the steps.

4 min read Checked October 2026 Services Australia

Before you start

You will need:

A myGov account (free to create with an email address)
Your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) — on any Centrelink letter
Two personal details Centrelink can match (e.g. date of birth + Medicare number)

Steps to link

Sign in to myGov.
Select Services from the menu, then Link a service.
Choose Centrelink from the list.
Select Use a linking code or Answer questions. Using a code is faster — call Centrelink on 132 300 to get one.
Enter your CRN and the linking code (or answer the identity questions).
Done — Centrelink should now appear in your myGov services.

Trouble linking?

If you can't link online, visit a Centrelink service centre with your ID. Staff can link your account in person.

Questions about this guide

Where can I find the official rules for linking centrelink to your mygov account?

The official source for this guide is Services Australia. All information on this page is checked against that source and dated October 2026.

Is this guide up to date?

This guide was last checked in October 2026. Centrelink rates and rules change — always verify against the official source before making decisions.

Can I use this guide to make a claim?

This guide will help you understand your entitlements and prepare your claim, but you must submit the actual claim through myGov or at a Centrelink service centre. We never ask for or store any personal information.