You've met CrossRiverPay 360 Gov.
You've seen why it can make your tax journey easier.
Now comes the exciting part…
Let's get you in!
Setting up your CrossRiverPay account is your gateway to accessing your digital tax services and managing your taxpayer journey online.
And don't worry—you don't have to be a technology expert.
We'll take it one step at a time.
First Things First — Do You Have Your TIN?
Before setting up your CrossRiverPay profile, you'll need your Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Your TIN is an important identifier that connects you to your taxpayer record.
If you don't have one yet, don't panic!
Cross River Pay provides a Request TIN option, with separate routes for Individual and Corporate taxpayers.
Individual? Choose Individual.
Business or Corporate taxpayer? Choose Corporate.
The platform then guides you through the relevant TIN request process.
Already have your TIN?
Fantastic! You're one important step ahead.
Step 1 — Head to Cross River Pay
Start by visiting https://crossriverpay.com platform.
You will see as shown below: - This guide is based on a desktop view as is applicable with laptops or desktop computers.
Please follow through, and if you are using a mobile device, you can still see the same menus described here
Step 2 — Click on "Sign - In”
Follow the 5 steps displayed to the left of the opened page displayed below, as shown by the RED line
Step 3 — Click "Request Login Password"
1. Click on "Request Login Password"
2. Enter your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
3. Click on "Validate your TIN"
4. A verification Email will be sent to the email linked to your TIN, you will see a message as displayed below
Step 4 — Check Your Inbox
And now…
CHECK YOUR EMAIL!
Check your email for a verification link is sent to your email address.
Open your mailbox and look for the message from Cross River Pay.
Can't see it?
Don't panic.
Check your:
Inbox
Promotions/other folders, where applicable
Spam or Junk Folder
We specifically recommend checking your junk or spam folder if the verification email doesn't appear in your main inbox.
Step 6 — Create Your Password
Found the email?
Excellent!
Open the email and click the "Blue button" - "Create Password"
as shown below
You'll be taken to a welcome page where you can create your password.
Please Note: If you click on the link and you get a blank screen, do not panic. Just copy the link below the blue button, and paste on your browser. it will still show you the page below.
Enter your password.
Confirm your password.
Then select Create Password. And just like that…
You're set up!
Your CrossRiverPay account is ready for you to access.
The current CRIRS instructions indicate that after creating the password, you'll be taken to the sign-in page.
Look at You — You're In!
You've just crossed an important line.
You started with:
“How do I get started?”
And you've arrived at:
“I have my CrossRiverPay account!”
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