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BA6021(Initiate)Initiate
15 Nov 2023

Our practice sent a client the ATO instructions to log into Online Services for Business in order to nominate us as the agent (https://onlineservices.ato.gov.au/business/).


The client told me it just gives him the error message "Site cannot be reached, check internet connection". He tried again later on but same issue.


I then had a client call up and ask why they are able to get onto OSfB via the same link, getting the same error message. This client said she has been trying for four days, and when she called the ATO, two different operators were not able to answer her.


As a note, if try to log in via that link, it works fine.


Is there an issue with Online Services for Business? I can't see any scheduled maintenance. Alternatively, is there a different way I can try get these clients to log in?


Thank you.



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WendyATO(Community Support)Community Support
16 Nov 2023

Hi BA6021,


I've checked there doesn't seem to be any issues with Online services for Business. When this error occurs, in technical errors it states the possible cause it is unable locate the requested URL.


I'm not sure, what has been suggested already as trouble shooting tips. Get the client to try the following:


  • clear the cache and cookies
  • check their computer is connected to internet
  • try a different web browser like firefox
  • Not use a saved book-marked link

So maybe, not get the client to use the link you have provided. Get them access the webpage directly themselves.


Hope this helps and let us know how the client goes.


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WendyATO(Community Support)Community Support
16 Nov 2023

Hi BA6021,


I've checked there doesn't seem to be any issues with Online services for Business. When this error occurs, in technical errors it states the possible cause it is unable locate the requested URL.


I'm not sure, what has been suggested already as trouble shooting tips. Get the client to try the following:


  • clear the cache and cookies
  • check their computer is connected to internet
  • try a different web browser like firefox
  • Not use a saved book-marked link

So maybe, not get the client to use the link you have provided. Get them access the webpage directly themselves.


Hope this helps and let us know how the client goes.


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