EDGAR Next Webinar Series by Novaworks
Let’s Get Ready for EDGAR Next

EDGAR Next is the next generation EDGAR system that is going to change the way you manage your SEC filings.

The SEC is increasing security and transparency in this new filing process by requiring single-sign on and multifactor authentication through Login.gov. EDGAR Next also uses delegation to ensure you have permission to file on behalf of others and others have permission to file for you.

We can help with a seamless transition to EDGAR Next. Learn what you need to do to be ready.

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EDGAR Next Webinar Series

Join us for a webinar series exploring the new EDGAR Next system.

Learn how to:

  • create your Login.gov account
  • sign into the new EDGAR Filer Management Portal
  • enroll in EDGAR Next
  • manage users, user roles, and user groups
  • delegate authority to file on your behalf
  • request authority to file on behalf of other filers
  • set up technical administrators and use EDGAR compliance software to file
  • and more!

Watch on-demand:

SEC Filers: Getting Ready for EDGAR Next

Filing Agents: Getting Ready for EDGAR Next

How to Use Third Party Software to File with EDGAR Next

Using EDGAR Next in GoFiler


EDGAR Next Implementation
9/27/2024

SEC Adopts
EDGAR Next

Final rules are adopted to create the next generation EDGAR system to improve the security of EDGAR, enhance filers’ ability to manage their EDGAR accounts, and modernize connections to EDGAR.

3/24/2025

New EDGAR Filer Management Website Opens

The SEC launches the new EDGAR Filer Management website, and filer enrollment in EDGAR Next begins. Filers can optionally enroll in EDGAR Next or file using legacy EDGAR accounts.

9/15/2025

EDGAR Next Enrollment Becomes Required

To continue filing to EDGAR, an EDGAR account (CIK) must be enrolled in the EDGAR Next system. Users can continue open enrollment.

12/19/2025

EDGAR Next Enrollment Ends

Users will no long be able to file or access legacy EDGAR accounts, and open enrollment in EDGAR Next will end. If filers haven’t enrolled in EDGAR Next by this date, they must apply for access to EDGAR Next using Form ID.


GoFiler
GoFiler is EDGAR Next ready! There are dozens of EDGAR filing modules available in GoFiler to make sure your transition is easy and stress-free. Start building your custom compliance software today!
13F 144 17-H 24F-2
ABS Exhibit Editor ATS-N C D
Data View EDGAR Standard Forms Fee Exhibit Editor MA
N-CEN N-CR N-MFP N-PORT
N-PX PDF View Regulation A SBS Entity Forms
SCHEDULE 13D/13G SDR Section 16 Ownership Forms TA
X-17A XBRL SEC Reporting XBRL GRIP Reporting
Step One: Choose your base software.

GoFiler has two options to start building your custom software. The formats you need to file will determine which option to choose. GoFiler+ contains support for HTML editing as well as collaboration tools.

  GoFiler GoFiler+
Text View

Open and edit documents in plain text.

  • AutoFormat tools
  • Import functions to automatically convert to EDGAR ASCII
  • Reflow and alignment functions
  • Advanced text table editing
Code View

Open and edit the base code for HTML or XML documents.

Page View

Edit HTML as rendered documents with tools to view the file as it would appear in a browser as well as view the underlying HTML code.

  • Import functions to automatically convert to EDGAR HTML and xHTML
  • Advanced table editing, including tools to polish tables to add gutter columns, striping, and other formatting
  • Tools to insert page breaks and other document control fields, including functions to include the contents of another file
  • Validation to check your HTML code against EDGAR rules
Image View

Create or edit images and save them to EDGAR acceptable formats.

  • Paste images from other sources directly into GoFiler
  • Adjust image sizes and crop items as needed
  • Adjust colors, brightness, and contrast
  • Use drawing and text tools to adjust image content
Collaboration

Set up collaboration tools to have keep your team on track.

  • Lock access to functions and features based on passwords or the Windows Active Directory
  • Set tasks and reminders
Step Two: Select your modules.

Each module for EDGAR filing contains the tools necessary to create, import data into, edit, validate, review, and file the specified submission types. Other modules contain the tools for creating and editing documents within the specified formats. The following modules may be purchased to build your custom compliance software package. Modules can be added to your subscription at any time.

EDGAR Submission Modules
13F 144 17-H 24F-2
ATS-N C D EDGAR Standard Forms
MA N-CEN N-CR N-MFP
N-PORT N-PX Regulation A SBS Entity Forms
SCHEDULE 13D/13G SDR Section 16 Ownership Forms TA
X-17A
EDGAR Exhibit Modules
ABS Exhibit Editor Fee Exhibit Editor
XBRL Reporting Modules*
XBRL SEC Reporting XBRL GRIP Reporting
Document Editing Modules
Data View PDF View

* XBRL Reporting Modules require GoFiler+ as the base software.