Getting started
This guide covers account creation, login, and an overview of the RapidCert portal for contractors/suppliers.Creating your account
Your client provides a signup link specific to their organisation. You must use this link to register — it connects your company to the correct client group.Enter your NZBN
Enter your NZBN (New Zealand Business Number) to identify your company. Click Check NZBN to verify your details.
Complete your company information
Fill in the registration form:
- Registered Name — your official company name (auto-populated from your NZBN lookup)
- Trading Name — optional, if you trade under a different name
- Full Name — your name as the primary contact
- Position — your role within the company
- Your Email (for login) — the email address you will use to log in
- Company Email — a shared company email address (optional)
- Phone — a valid NZ phone number
- Address 1, Address 2 (optional), City, Post Code, Country
- Company Type — Limited Company, Sole Trader, Partnership, Trust, Charity, Incorporated Society, or Other
Accept the terms
Tick the checkbox to agree to your client’s programme terms and privacy policy, as well as RapidCert’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. All four documents apply to your account.
The client’s terms and privacy pages are also linked from the bottom of the signup page, alongside RapidCert’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Logging in
RapidCert uses passwordless authentication — there are no passwords to set or remember.Use a work email address that you have ongoing access to. All login codes and notifications are sent to this address.
Portal overview
Once logged in, the portal is organised into these areas:| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Overview of your accreditations, evaluations, insurance, and certifications |
| Company Profile | View and update your company details |
| Billing & Payments | View payment history and receipts |
| User Management | Add or remove users from your company account |
| Settings | Configure notification preferences |
| Help & Support | Access help resources and contact support |
Managing users
You can add other people in your company through User Management in the sidebar.
All company users have the same level of access. One user is designated as the primary contact for communications, but this does not grant additional permissions.
Troubleshooting
I didn't receive the one-time code
I didn't receive the one-time code
- Check your spam or junk folder
- Ensure you entered the correct email address
- Wait a few minutes and try again
- Contact support if the issue persists
My one-time code expired
My one-time code expired
Codes are valid for 10 minutes. Request a new one from the login page.
I'm seeing 'Too many attempts'
I'm seeing 'Too many attempts'
To prevent abuse, login attempts are rate-limited. If you see this message, wait a few minutes before trying again. The rate limit automatically resets after the waiting period.
I'm getting an error during registration
I'm getting an error during registration
- Check that your NZBN is correct
- Clear your browser cache and try again
- Try a different browser
- Contact support with the error message
I used the wrong signup URL
I used the wrong signup URL
Registration must be completed using the signup URL provided by your client. Contact your client if you’re unsure which link to use.
Next steps
Company setup
Set up your company profile
Evaluations
Start your first evaluation