How to Change Password in the New Income Tax Portal
Updated on: Apr 21st, 2025
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Taxpayers can e-file their income tax returns and make other income tax related compliances by logging in to the income tax e-filing portal. You can log into the e-filing portal using your PAN/Aadhaar and the password created during registration.
What are the Basic Requirements for Changing Password
- Taxpayer must be registered on the income tax e-filing portal
- He must have access to the user ID (i.e. PAN) and password
How to Change Password
If you want to change your existing password, you can log in to the income tax e-filing portal and follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the income tax portal “www.incometax.gov.in” by entering your user ID, existing password and confirm your secure access message.
Step 2: Click on ‘Change Password’ under ‘My Profile’ on the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Enter your current password and the new password of your choice. Then, confirm your new password. The new password must have characters between 8 and 14, uppercase and lowercase letters, at least one number and one special character.
Note: Do not click Refresh or Back.
Step 4: Click on ‘Submit’
Step 5: Once you have submitted successfully, you will receive a confirmation email and SMS in your registered email ID and mobile number.
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