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  1. How to fix error code 5 (ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED)

    Error Code 5 is a Windows error code that appears when the user does not have sufficient permission to access the requested file or location. It appears when the software was denied access to a location for the purposes of saving, copying, opening, ...
  2. How to fix error code 3 (ERROR_PATH_NOT_FOUND)

    Error Code 3 is a Windows error code that appears when the computer cannot find the specified path. This can occur for a number of reasons, including a loss of connectivity to a network location. This error code may rarely appear when opening or sav...
  3. How to decipher error codes

    Error codes are reported in GoFiler whenever possible to aid in identifying where critical software errors occur and why they have occurred. For the most part, GoFiler provides users with message boxes that translate system error codes into plain la...
  4. What is the EDGAR PMAC?

    The Password Modification Authorization Code (PMAC) is an EDGAR access code that is used specifically to modify the Password that is used to log into the EDGAR system for a particular CIK. This code is automatically generated by EDGAR upon acceptanc...
  5. How do I get a new set of EDGAR access codes?

    EDGAR access codes are generated by the SEC upon acceptance of the Form ID. These codes are used to identify a company or individual and also enable a filer to access the EDGAR system and submit filings. Due to the sensitive nature of EDGAR filings,...
  6. Is there a way to know what company transmitted a filing to EDGAR?

    Registrants may not always submit filings to EDGAR using their own Central Index Key (or CIK). When a company registers with the SEC, they are assigned a CIK that they can use to transmit data to EDGAR. CIKs are 10 digit numbers that are used on the...
  7. How do I update an EDGAR password?

    The EDGAR Password is a twelve-character code that allows a filer to log into the EDGAR system. Filers with a valid CIK and Password combination will be able to log into the EDGAR system to submit filings to EDGAR. The Password must have at least o...
  8. How do I update an expired EDGAR Password?

    The EDGAR Password is a twelve-character code that allows a filer to log into the EDGAR system. Filers with a valid CIK and Password combination will be able to log into the EDGAR system to submit filings to EDGAR. The Password must have at least o...
  9. How do I request a new EDGAR Passphrase?

    How to request a new EDGAR passphrase
  10. How do I enter my EDGAR access codes into GoFiler?

    In order to submit filings through GoFiler, you will need to set your EDGAR access codes in the application settings. These access codes are received after you submit a Form ID application to the SEC and allow you to transmit filings to EDGAR. Witho...