Step-by-step Procedure for Registering on the Income Tax Portal
By following the below-mentioned steps, you can open an account in the Income tax portal for yourself:
On the next page, you must create a password. Type the same password in the ‘Set Password’ and ‘Confirm Password’ text boxes. Enter your personalized message and then click on ‘Register.’
Tip – It’s crucial to create a strong alpha-numeric password of more than 10 characters.
This not only ensures the security of your account but also reflects your responsible approach towards online safety.
How to log in E-Filing Portal of Income Tax
Following are the steps to log in to the e-filing portal of Income Tax
How to Reset E-Filing Portal Password — Step-by-Step Guide
Below mentioned steps is the procedure to reset your password on your e-filing status:
You will now be redirected to the ‘Reset Password’ dashboard, where you can select your preferred method of changing the password.
The options will be:
- Using an OTP on a mobile number registered with an Aadhaar
- Upload Digital Signature Certificate
- Using e-filing OTP
In this article we will be discussing only the first method i.e using OTP on mobile number.
Select your preferred method and then click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Option 1: OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar
Follow the instructions if you have chosen to reset your password using OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar
- Select ‘Generate OTP’ on the next screen and click the ‘Continue’ button.
- If you already have an OTP, select ‘I already have an OTP on a mobile number registered with Aadhaar’ and enter OTP.
- Enter the six-digit OTP received on your mobile number and click the ‘Verify’ button.
- In the next step, enter a new password in the ‘Set New Password’ text box as well as the ‘Confirm Password’ text box. Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- The password will be reset successfully.