CTS Web Services

Farmers may already have these – particularly if they are using any on farm software.  Alternatively you can request the credentials from BCMS, but be aware they will reset your password so any current farm software linked to CTS through these will need to be reset. 

CTS Web Service username: 9 digit username in the format 123-456-789 (Not to be confused with the 11 digit government gateway ID used to login to their CTS site) 

CTS Web Service password: 7 digit password in the format nLLnLLn (n = number and L = capital letter)

If they don’t have their log in details they will need to request CTS Web Services credentials from BCMS themselves by completing this form:      ctso13-user-id-and-password-request-v1-April-20.pdf  - Web services provider name is VetIMPRESS. 

Email the completed form till bcmsenquiries@rpa.gov.uk with the subject heading ‘CTS Web service user ID and password request’. 

BCMS helpline - 0345 050 1234

Once you have their CTS advisor log in follow the following steps: 

  1. Select the appropriate client from the Client drop down on the left hand side.
  2. Go to farm settings → Holdings. 
  3. Click Edit on the right hand side of the holding number. This brings up the Edit holding screen. 
  4. Enter the CTS credentials in the CTS user and Password boxes on the holding details page.
  5. Using the Next button navigate to the final screen and save changes.