Enabling GST API Access for Invoice Upload

To upload invoices and file GST returns from LEDGERS GST Software, GST API access must be enabled. In this article, we look at the procedure for enabling GST API access and uploading GST return from LEDGERS.

Know more about uploading invoices to GSTN.

Enabling GST API Access

LEDGERS will be able to directly

file GST returns only for those GST accounts for which API access is enabled. The following video shows the procedure for enabling GST API access. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqSNHl0_Ik4&feature=youtu.be

Step 1: Login to your GST Account

Visit the

GST Portal and login to your GST account. Click on My Profile from GST Option drop-down menu.

Step 1 - Go to GSTN Profile

Step 2: Select Manage API Access

Select manage API access from the left-side menu to access the API settings page on the GSTN portal.

Step 2 - Select Manage API Access

Step 3: Enable GST API Access

Change the setting to "Yes" for Enable API Request. In the duration drop-down menu, select the session time. The session time will determine how long each authentication through OTP will be valid. For example, if 6 hours is selected, a OTP verification to connect to GSTN will be valid for 6 hours. At the expiry of 6 hours, another OTP will have to be generated and validated to keep the connection open. We suggest you keep the duration at 7 days or 30 days, so that sufficient time is available to complete the GST return filing from the time of OTP authentication. Once the duration is selected, click on confirm.

Step 3 - Enable GSTN API Access

Connecting to GST from LEDGERS

To connect your LEDGERS GST Software to GSTN for filing GST returns, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Access the GSTN Connect Page

Go to the GSTN Connect page. You can access the page from the top menu under GST Filing.

Step 2: Click on Generate OTP

Click on generate OTP. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number of the authorised signatory mentioned in the

GST registration certificate.

Step 3: Enter OTP

Enter OTP. If the connection is successful, the GSTN Connection Status will change to "Connected".

Error in Connecting to GST through API Access

If API access is not enabled in the GST account, the user will receive a message AUTH4037 - API Access Denied. To solve the problem, login to your GST account on the GST Portal and enable GST API access as shown above.

To easily file your GST returns online, signup for LEDGERS GST Software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To enable GST API access, log in to your GST account on the GST Portal, go to 'My Profile,' select 'Manage API Access,' and change the setting to 'Yes' for 'Enable API Request.' Then, choose the session duration from the drop-down menu and click 'Confirm.' This will allow LEDGERS GST Software to directly file your GST returns.

Enabling GST API access is crucial because LEDGERS GST Software can directly file GST returns only for those GST accounts for which API access is enabled. Without API access, you won't be able to upload invoices and file GST returns from LEDGERS.

The duration of the OTP's validity depends on the session time you select while enabling API access. For instance, if you choose 6 hours, the OTP verification to connect to GSTN will be valid for 6 hours. After that, you'll need to generate and validate a new OTP to keep the connection open.

It is suggested to keep the session duration at 7 days or 30 days while enabling API access. This provides sufficient time to complete the GST return filing process from the time of OTP authentication without having to generate a new OTP frequently.

The 'AUTH4037 - API Access Denied' error occurs when API access is not enabled in your GST account. To resolve this, log in to your GST account on the GST Portal and enable GST API access by following the steps mentioned in the article.

No, you cannot use LEDGERS GST Software to upload invoices and file GST returns without enabling GST API access. LEDGERS can directly file GST returns only for those GST accounts for which API access is enabled.

Yes, the article includes a video that demonstrates the step-by-step procedure for enabling GST API access. You can watch the video to better understand the process of enabling API access on the GST Portal.

To easily file your GST returns online using LEDGERS GST Software, you can sign up by visiting their website or contacting their sales team. The article mentions that signing up for LEDGERS will allow you to file GST returns seamlessly after enabling API access.

No, the article does not mention any additional cost for enabling GST API access. Enabling API access is a necessary step to allow LEDGERS GST Software to connect to your GST account and file returns on your behalf.