How to Use Digital signature with GST Portal

💡 How to Use Digital Signature on GST Portal (Made Easy!) If you’re a business owner or CA dealing with GST returns, you’ve probably come across the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

💡 How to Use Digital Signature on GST Portal (Made Easy!)
If you’re a business owner or CA dealing with GST returns, you’ve probably come across the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). It’s like your online seal of approval, used to sign important GST documents securely.
Here’s a quick and simple guide to help you use your digital signature on the GST portal.

✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Use DSC on GST Portal
Step 1: Get a Valid DSC
Make sure you have a Class 3 DSC (usually USB token-based). It must be registered in the name of the authorized signatory as per your GST profile.
Step 2: Install DSC Software
Download and install the emSigner utility from the GST portal:


Visit www.gst.gov.in


Click ‘Register/Update DSC’


Choose your system type (Windows/Mac)


Install and run emSigner


Step 3: Register Your DSC on GST Portal


Log in to the GST Portal


Go to My Profile > Register/Update DSC


Select the PAN of the authorized signatory


Plug in your DSC USB token


Select the certificate and click ‘Register’


Step 4: Use DSC to File GST Returns
When filing GSTR forms (like GSTR-1, GSTR-3B):


Click ‘File with DSC’


emSigner will prompt you


Select the correct certificate and sign



🛠️ Common Issues?


Make sure Java is up to date


Use Internet Explorer or Firefox for better compatibility


Check that emSigner is running in the background



🔐 Why Use a Digital Signature?


It’s legally valid and secure


Saves you from printing & scanning documents


Required for companies, LLPs, and large businesses



Digital signatures make GST filing faster, safer, and paperless. Once you set it up, you’re good to go every month with just a few clicks!