17 CFR 249.446 – Form ID, uniform application for access codes to file on EDGAR
Form ID must be filed by registrants, third party filers, or their agents, , to request the following access codes to permit filing on EDGAR:
(a) Central Index Key (CIK)—uniquely identifies each filer, filing agent, and training agent.
(b) CIK Confirmation Code (CCC)—used in the header of a filing in conjunction with the CIK of the filer to ensure that the filing has been authorized by the filer.
(c) Password (PW)—allows a filer, filing agent or training agent to log on to the EDGAR system, submit filings, and change its CCC.
(d) Password Modification Authorization Code (PMAC)—allows a filer, filing agent or training agent to change its Password.