OSHA Extranet Registration

Creating an Account

To access OSHA's Extranet, complete the following steps:

Step 1: Register for an extranet account and create a login User ID and password.

  1. Visit https://extranet.osha.gov
  2. Select New User Registration
  3. Review the information and select the option that most reflects who you are and select submit.
  4. Review and accept the Rules of Behavior Agreement. Select the "I Agree" or "I Disagree", as appropriate.
  5. Fill out the registration, including required fields on the OSHA Extranet Registration Page.
  6. Submit your registration for approval.

Step 2: Receive approval from Extranet Approving Official.

  1. Once your registration has been submitted, the designated Extranet Approving Official(s) receive an email notification and review your registration.
  2. The Extranet Approving Official(s) approve or deny your request.

  3. You will receive an email confirmation of the approval and then have access to the OSHA Extranet.

    Note: You will not be able to access the OSHA Extranet until you receive this email.

If you've followed the instructions and still need assistance with registration, please contact the OSHA OITS Users Resource Email: OSHAapplications@dol.gov.

Accessing the OSHA Extranet Home Page

Once your account is Active, log in and access the OSHA Extranet home page.

  1. Visit https://extranet.osha.gov
  2. Enter your User ID and Password, then select Login.
  3. You will be automatically directed to the OSHA Extranet home page.
  4. If you are registered as a Guest (editor, reviewer, or other), you do not have access to the home page and will receive a prompt to enter a URL Link. See "Accessing the OSHA Extranet as a Guest" below.

Accessing the OSHA Extranet as a Guest

If you have registered as an Editor, Reviewer, or Other (Guest), you must provide the URL address of the page you wish to view on the OSHA Extranet. You are not authorized to view the OSHA Extranet home page.

  1. Enter the URL in your browser or select the link you would like to review as it was provided to you. For example, you may have received an email that contains a link similar the following: https://extranet.osha.gov/mycontent/toreview.html. Selecting the link will take you to the Login screen automatically before allowing you to view the page.
  2. Enter your User ID and Password and select Login.

  3. You will be directed to the requested page.
    NOTE: If you would like to return to the page, add it to your favorites (bookmarks) AFTER getting to this point. Bookmarking the Login screen will not return you to this page. It will return:

    "You have successfully logged in as a GUEST to the OSHA Extranet.
    Please enter the URL Link of the page you want to review in the address of this browser window to navigate to your desired page."

Forgot/Change Your Password

If you forgot your password or want to change your password:

  1. Visit https://extranet.osha.gov
  2. Select the Forgot/Change your Password? option
  3. Enter in your email address, and select Submit.
  4. An email will be sent to your email account with instructions on how to reset your password.