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2FA made mandatory for ACES-GST logins from 21 June 2026
CBIC will require an OTP along with User ID and password for every taxpayer login to the ACES-GST application. Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active, or you may not be able to log in.
Summary by TaxSavvy. Read the official notice.
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- Facts
- CBIC Advisory No. 11/2026 from DG Systems, Chennai says Two Factor Authentication has been made mandatory for every taxpayer login to the ACES-GST application from 21st June 2026 onwards.
- Provisions and law
- Advisory No. 11/2026, Procedure for 2 Factor Authentication, issued by the Additional Director General, DG Systems, Chennai, CBIC, with step by step procedure in Annexure A.
- Analysis
- After entering credentials and CAPTCHA on www.cbic-gst.gov.in, Central Excise, Service Tax and HSNS Cess taxpayers will get an OTP on the registered mobile number or email ID before reaching the dashboard.
- Conclusion
- Update and verify your registered mobile number and email ID in ACES-GST before 21.06.2026, since invalid contact details may block access.
What to do
- InformationCheck the mobile number and email ID registered in your ACES-GST profile and confirm both are active and accessible.
- DiscussionDecide who in your team holds the registered number and email, so OTPs reach the right person at filing time.
- FormsUpdate the mobile number and email ID in the ACES-GST application following the procedure in Annexure A, if needed.
- DeliverablesA test login on www.cbic-gst.gov.in with OTP received, so access is smooth from 21.06.2026.
Steps follow IDFD: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables.
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