How to change password under Online Application for GST registration in India

Posted on 28 April 2023 Category : GST

Update on 17th June, 2017:

According to GST portal:

1. If you are a Taxpayer having received Acknowledgement Reference Number (ARN):
    You should be able to download the Provisional Registration Certificate from "Download Certificates" at GST website from 27th June 2017.

2. If you are a Taxpayer, who has saved the enrolment form with all details but has not submitted the same with DSC, E-Sign or EVC:
    You will receive the ARN at your registered email ID, if the data given are successfully validated after 27th June 2017.
    In case of validation failure (data like PAN not matching), you should be able to login at the same portal from 27th June 2017 onwards and correct the errors. You can refer
   the registered email for details of the errors.

3. If you are a Taxpayer, who has partially completed the enrolment form:
    You can login at the portal on the above mentioned date and complete the rest of the form.

4. If you are not an existing Taxpayer and wish to register newly under GST
    You would be able to apply for new registration at the GST portal from 25th June 2017.

GST online registration guidelines in India

A complete guide for enrolling GST common portal for registration in India

How do I change my password?

To change your password, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Access the www.gst.gov.in URL. The GST Home page is displayed.

2. Click the EXISTING USER LOGIN button.

3. The Login page is displayed. In the Username field, type the username that you created.

4. In the Password field, type the password.

5. In the Type the characters you see in the image below field, type the captcha text as shown on the screen.

6. Click the LOGIN button.

7. The Welcome page is displayed. Click the CONTINUE button.

8. The Dashboard is displayed. Click the Change Password link, on the top right-hand corner of the page.

9. The Change Password page is displayed. In the Old Password field, enter the old password that you used to login.

10. In the New Password field, enter a password of your choice that you will be using from next time onwards.

Note:

Password should be of 8 to 15 characters (where the minimum length is 8 characters and maximum length is 15 characters) which should comprise of at least one number, special character and letters (at least one upper and one lower case).

11. In the Re-confirm Password field, reenter the password.

12. Click the CHANGE PASSWORD button.