Whether you are a tax consultant, small business owner filing your GST returns, filing your GST Returns using DSC is a tedious process. Many issues may occur while using DSC to sign the GSTR-3B, GSTR-1, GSTR-4 and other returns @ gst.gov.in portal. It's primarily related to connecting DSC with the GST Portal using emSigner on Chrome Browser.
This article covers an easy solution to emsigner connectivity issues.
| Error | Failed to Establish Connection to the Server Kindly restart the Emsigner |
| Solution | Follow proper emSigner Setup process on Chrome Browser |
How to setup emSigner to use with your DSC in Chrome Browser
- Download the Latest emSigner (v 2.6) from https://www.gst.gov.in/help/docsigner for your OS.
- Once installed, create a shortcut as GST-emSigner .. as MCA and ITD may have similar emSigners.
- Run emSigner (GST) as Administrator (right click to see the Option).
- Open the Chrome Browser as Administrator
- Type the address https://127.0.0.1:1585 in the Chrome address bar & hit enter.
- You may see some errors and also a button [ BACK TO SAFETY ] .. Do not click this button .. instead click on [ ADVANCED ] and click [ Proceed Anyway ] to 127.0.0.1 (unsafe) button / Link.
- Once done, the browser keeps running or may give you an error in the screen. Which is Ok and ignore.
- Now, go to gst.gov.in in a different Chrome tab start using after inserting the DSC into a USB Drive.
How to Register / Update DSC on GST Portal?
- Login to gst.gov.in Portal
- Click on top-right side menu like the below picture and click on Register / Update DSC.
- Once it opens a dialog to select DSC and enter DSC password, the portal will register the DSC with your login.
