GST E-Way bill System provided an update stating that 2 Factor Authentication will be required for taxpayers having AATO of Rs. 20 Cr or more beginning Nov 20, 2023.
Reetu | Nov 8, 2023 |
Two Factor Authentication mandatory for Taxpayers with AATO Rs. 20 Crore and above w.e.f. Nov 20, 2023
The GST E-Way bill System provided an update stating that 2 Factor Authentication will be required for taxpayers having AATO of Rs 20 Crore or more beginning November 20, 2023. Users are encouraged to sign up for 2FA and create sub-users so that EWB activities may be managed smoothly.
To enhance the security of e-Way Bill/e-Invoice System, NIC is introducing 2-Factor Authentication for logging in to e-Way Bill/e-Invoice system. In addition to username and password, OTP will also be authenticated for login.
There are 3 different ways of receiving the OTP. You may enter any of the OTP and login to system.
The various modes of generating OTP are explained below:
1. SMS: OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number as SMS.
2. On ‘Sandes’ app: Sandes is a messaging app provided by government so that you can send and receive messages. You may download and install the Sandes app on your registered mobile number and receive the OTP in it.
3. Using ‘NIC-GST-Shield’ app: ‘NIC-GST-Shield’ is a mobile app provided by eWay Bill /e-Invoice System, so that OTP can be generated by using the app. This app can be downloaded only from the e-Waybill / e-Invoice portal from the link ‘Main Menu 2-Factor Authentication Install NIC-GST-Shield’. Download, install and register this app on your registered mobile number. You should ensure the time displayed in the app should be in sync with e-Way bill / e-Invoice system. On opening the app, OTP is displayed. You can proceed with the authentication by entering this OTP. Every 30 seconds, the OTP is refreshed. You will not need the internet or a cell network to generate the OTP on this app.
After logging into the e-Waybill System, navigate to the Main Menu Two Factor Authentication and confirm your registration. Once validated, the system will request an OTP in addition to the login and password. The OTP authentication is based on individual user accounts. The sub users of GSTIN will have separate authentication depending on their registered mobile number in the e-Way Bill/ e- Invoice System. Once you have registered for 2 Factor authentication, then the same is applicable for both e-Way bill and e-Invoice system.
You may de-register this facility anytime using the link ‘2 Factor Authentication Registration / Deregistration’. This facility is presently being introduced on optional basis; however, in future it will be made mandatory.
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