Scenario I:
"I have my own individual PACER login (not your password) consisting of eight characters or more."   You are ready! No action required.

Scenario II:
"I have an individual PACER login (not your password) that is exactly six characters. (i.e. LP1234)".  You must upgrade your PACER account. 

Scenario III:
"I share a PACER account with others." or  "I do not have a PACER account."   You must register for a new PACER account.

After the NextGen upgrade...

You must use your new PACER login.  The first time you login (and just once), you must link your upgraded PACER account to your CM/ECF account using your current CM/ECF password. 

PACER Help  - Questions regarding PACER logins must be directed to the PACER Service Center:

Phone (800) 676-6856  | e-mail  pacer [at] psc.uscourts.gov  | Web site https://pacer.uscourts.gov/  |   All Federal Courts ECF links

PACER Administrative Accounts (PAAs)

Firms can set up a PACER Administrative Account (PAA) to manage all their user accounts and have central billing for PACER access fees. The PAA account is a separate account used solely to manage accounts for your firm. Click on the following links to read more about PAAs or to register for a PAA account:

Register for a PAA Account   |   PAA Manual