{"id":2603,"date":"2025-07-28T16:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/?p=2603"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:48:41","slug":"income-tax-return-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax Return Password: 4 Easy Methods To Reset in Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have forgotten your Income Tax password or your account is locked, don\u2019t worry! This article covers the easy and updated methods to reset your password on the Income Tax e-filing portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/#Points_To_Note\" >Points To Note<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/#Method_1_Reset_via_Aadhaar_OTP\" >Method 1: Reset via Aadhaar OTP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/#Method_2_Reset_via_E-filing_Registered_Email\" >Method 2: Reset via E-filing Registered Email<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/#Method_3_Reset_via_Digital_Signature_DSC\" >Method 3: Reset via Digital Signature (DSC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/#Method_4_Login_via_Net_Banking\" >Method 4: Login via Net Banking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-return-password\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_To_Note\"><\/span>Points To Note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To reset your income tax password, your User ID is always your PAN card number by default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin by navigating to the income tax login page, enter your PAN card number, and click &#8220;Continue&#8221; button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have your password, you can log in; if not, select the &#8216;forget password&#8217; option and re-enter your PAN card number to retrieve it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The various methods for resetting your Income Tax password are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Reset_via_Aadhaar_OTP\"><\/span>Method 1: Reset via Aadhaar OTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is the most common method, applicable if your Aadhaar number is linked with your PAN card on the income tax portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use mAadhaar app to check if your mobile is linked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If not linked, update at the nearest Aadhaar centre first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Continue&#8221;, then choose to generate the OTP, agree to the terms, and click &#8220;Generate Aadhaar OTP&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After verifying the OTP, you can set a new password, which must include a combination of uppercase, lowercase, a number, and a special character.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Reset_via_E-filing_Registered_Email\"><\/span>Method 2: Reset via E-filing Registered Email<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This method is available if you have previously filed an Income Tax Return (ITR).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the &#8220;use e-filing OTP&#8221; option, which sends separate OTPs to both your registered email and mobile number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After clicking &#8220;Continue&#8221;, you will need to verify your date of birth, and then enter both OTPs to set a new password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Reset_via_Digital_Signature_DSC\"><\/span>Method 3: Reset via Digital Signature (DSC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the Aadhaar and e-filing methods are unsuccessful, you can reset using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The DSC is typically a USB device that must be attached to a PC to upload, as it cannot be done from a mobile device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the &#8220;New DSC&#8221; option, upload the DSC, and then you can reset your password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Login_via_Net_Banking\"><\/span>Method 4: Login via Net Banking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Net banking provides a seamless way to log into your income tax portal without requiring a user ID or password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the income tax portal&#8217;s main dashboard, select &#8220;other ways to access your account&#8221; and choose the Net Banking option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your bank, which will redirect you to your bank&#8217;s website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After logging into your internet banking portal, navigate to the &#8220;tax center&#8221; tab .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-payments\/\">pay tax<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;e-verify&#8221; tab, confirm the details, and submit to be directly logged into the income tax portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With these any of the four methods &#8211; Aadhaar OTP, Email OTP, Digital Signature, or Net Banking, anyone can recover their income tax password in minutes and fulfill your tax obligations efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753697719071\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is my User ID for resetting the IT portal password?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your User ID is your PAN card number.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753697739353\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the available methods to reset the IT password in 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can reset your password using the following four methods:<br\/>1.Aadhaar OTP<br\/>2.Email and Mobile OTP (if return filed last year)<br\/>3.Digital Signature Certificate<br\/>4.Net Banking login<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753697761904\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I reset my password using Aadhaar OTP?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Click on the \u201cForgot Password\u201d option, select \u201cAadhaar OTP\u201d, generate or enter an OTP received on the mobile number linked with Aadhaar and create your new password.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753697788378\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I have filed an ITR before\u2014can I use email\/mobile OTP?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can choose e-Filing OTP and receive separate OTPs on your registered mobile number and email. Enter both to verify identity and reset the password.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753697810113\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use net banking to log in directly without resetting the password?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can login via Net Banking by selecting your bank, logging into your account and using the tax center link.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have forgotten your Income Tax password or your account is locked, don\u2019t worry! 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