Two Factor Authentication for e-Way Bill & e-Invoice
Muhammed Mustafa C T GST | Article Download PDF
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Advisory -National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Two Factor Authentication for e-Way Bill & e-Invoice

Two Factor Authentication for e-Way Bill & e-Invoice

Two Factor Authentication is already mandatory w.e.f. 20-08-2023 for taxpayers with turnover above Rs.100 Crores. Now this limit has been reduced from Rs. 100 crores to Rs. 20 Crores from 20th Nov 2023.

Users are requested to register for 2FA immediately and also create sub-users so that EWB activities are managed without any problem.

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 e-Way 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- Waybill / e-Invoice system. On opening the app, OTP is displayed. You may enter this OTP and continue the authentication. The OTP gets refreshed after every 30 seconds. You will not require internet or any dependency on mobile network for generating the OTP on this app.

Registration for 2-Factor Authentication:

On logging to e-Waybill System go to Main Menu? 2 Factor Authentication and confirm the registration. Once confirmed, the system will ask OTP alongwith username 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.

De-Register 2 Factor Authentication:

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.

DISCLAIMER:-

(Note: Information compiled above is based on my understanding and review. Any suggestions to improve above information are welcome with folded hands, with appreciation in advance. All readers are requested to form their considered views based on their own study before deciding conclusively in the matter. Team BRQ ASSOCIATES & Author disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this article to the fullest extent permitted by law. Do not act or refrain from acting upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel.)

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