# New process for applying for testing credentials

**URL:** <https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-process-for-applying-for-testing-credentials/1958>\
**Category:** Service Performance\
**Created:** [October 22, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-process-for-applying-for-testing-credentials/1958 "2026-10-22T13:49:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![user45](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/7ab992/32.png) [@user45](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user45)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-process-for-applying-for-testing-credentials/1958/1 "2026-10-22T13:49:48Z")

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Hi all,

We are pleased to announce that a new and improved process for applying for a test account is now available.

If you have previously emailed the XML team regarding a test account application and have not yet received a response, or if you are a new software developer wishing to begin testing, please use the following link to submit your application:

**Apply for a test account for developing filing software**

[Apply for a test account for developing filing software - Apply for a test account to develop filing software – GOV.UK](https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/266379/apply-for-a-test-account-to-develop-filing-software/Q6N2wEF4)

Using the online application form will ensure your request is submitted directly to the appropriate team for processing.

Many thanks,

Cloideach

Software Liaison Manager

Companies House

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**Author:** ![user94](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/ecd19e/32.png) [@user94](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user94)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-process-for-applying-for-testing-credentials/1958/2 "2026-10-26T10:18:00Z")

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Hello All, Please I am getting page not found error on clicking **the url for New process for applying for testing creentials?** Please am I missing soemthing or is your own experience different? Many thanks.

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**Author:** ![user45](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/7ab992/32.png) [@user45](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user45)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-process-for-applying-for-testing-credentials/1958/3 "2026-10-26T12:10:39Z")

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Hi,

I am sorry to hear you are receiving an error.

Please attempt accessing the link through our TIS located here: [Technical interface specifications for Companies House software - GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technical-interface-specifications-for-companies-house-software) which may provide more success

Thanks!

Cloideach

Software Liaison Manager

Companies House