Ctv/ca/activate [2026]

Double-check the letters and numbers. The letter O and the number 0 can look similar—try swapping them if one doesn’t work.

Make sure your TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network. If the issue persists, close the CTV News app fully, reopen it, and request a new code. Final Tip Bookmark ctv.ca/activate on your phone. If your streaming device ever logs you out, you’ll be able to re-activate in under a minute. Have you successfully activated your device? Let us know in the comments which device you’re using to stream CTV News. ctv/ca/activate

Yes. The CTV News app offers a free live stream of local news (depending on your region) and on-demand clips without a cable login. You only need a free CTV account. Double-check the letters and numbers