Submitting data files to the ABS

1. On the login page, select ‘Create your ABS account’
2. In the Email and Contact number fields, use an email address and phone number within your organisation that is monitored regularly as we will use this to communicate with you
3. In the Name field, enter the person best placed to answer questions about your submitted data.

To complete account setup:

1. Verify your email
   • Select ‘Set up’ under the email method
   • A verification code will be emailed to you
   • Keep the original window open to enter the code
   • Enter the six-digit code and select ‘Verify’.
2. Set up your password
   • Select ‘Set up’ under the password method
   • Create a password with:
     • 10+ characters
     • Upper- and lower-case letters
     • A number
     • A symbol

Once logged in, you will see your ABS Survey Account homepage

1. Enter your 8-character Form Access Code
2. Select ‘Add Form’
3. Your survey link will appear in the My data submissions table (you may need to scroll down to see the table)
   • You only need to claim a Form Access Code once
   • The link remains until the survey is closed or you delegate it to another account.

1. Select ‘Start’ or ‘Resume’ next to the survey
2. This will open the Informatica File Transfer Portal in a new tab.

1. Review your contact details and update if needed, you will only need to do this once
2. Under Communication Preferences opt in for email to receive timely notifications
3. Confirm your business details and select ‘Save’.

c) Confirm your business details, and select 'Save'. You will only be prompted to complete this once.

The Informatica File Transfer Portal lets you upload files securely

1. Select 'Secure Folders'.
2. Select the 'Send_to_ABS folder'.

File naming requirements

Your survey correspondence will advise the exact naming format.
Follow it carefully so the ABS can match your file to your business.

General rules:

Do not upload these file types:

• .xlsm (macro‑enabled Excel)
• .exe
• .bat
• .bin
• .sh

Preferred file types are .xlsx and .csv.

You can upload files in two ways:

Option A: Use the upload button

1. Select ‘Upload’
2. Browse and select your file.

Option B: Drag and drop

1. Drag your file from your device
2. Drop it into the ‘Send_to_ABS’ folder.

After uploading

• You will see an ‘Upload Complete’ message
• Your file will remain visible for up to 5 minutes
• To check success, select ‘Show Details’.

You can delete a file during the short period before it is processed:

1. Select the checkbox next to the file
2. Select ‘Delete’

After the 5-minute processing window:

1. Select ‘Home’ 

1. Open the ‘Receive_from_ABS’ folder 
2. Select the receipt for your upload
3. The receipt will display on screen.

Receipts stay for 48 hours. Download a copy if you want to keep the receipt for your own records. 

Thank you

Your participation helps the ABS continue producing the statistics that guide Australia’s important decisions. We appreciate your time and contribution.