1. Access and Login to eForms Portal

1

Access Portal

Access the site https://eforms.nic.in in any browser and click the 'OK' button on the initial 'Notice' popup.

Screenshot of eForms portal with Notice popup highlighted

Click Ok to close the Notice.

2

Click Login

Click on the 'Login' option located in the top right corner of the page.

Screenshot of eForms main page with Login button highlighted

Click Login to proceed.

3

Login with Government Email

Enter your Government email id & password (e.g., @nic.in, @gov.in) and click Next.

Screenshot of login box for email entry

Enter government email & password and Next.

2. Verify Mobile OTP

1

Verify Mobile OTP

An 'OTP' will be sent to the 'Registered mobile number' linked with your email ID. Enter the received OTP and click 'Next'. If not received, click 'Resend mobile otp'.

Screenshot of OTP verification screen

Enter the Mobile OTP to verify.

3. Fill User and VPN Details

1

Complete User Profile

The 'User Profile' page will open. Fill in all 'Mandatory fields' and click 'Continue'.

Screenshot of the User Profile form

Fill out all mandatory fields in User Profile.

2

Fill Organization Details

Fill in 'Organization details': select 'Organization Category', then 'Ministry & Department'. Type your 'reporting/nodal/forwarding officer's email id'. Check the declaration box and click 'Submit'.

Screenshot of Organization Details form and Submit button

Enter Organization details and Submit.

3

Select VPN Service

In the left-side panel, select the 'VPN Service' link to open the application form.

Screenshot of dashboard with VPN Service link selected

Click on VPN Services in the left panel.

4. Add New Server IP/Port

1

Select Add to Existing/Renew

In the VPN Details form, select 'Add to existing/Renew' under 'Type of user'.

Screenshot of VPN Details form showing Add to existing/Renew selected

Select Add to existing/Renew option.

2

Search Existing Request

Enter your 'existing VPN registration number' and 'Select it'

Screenshot of Add/Renew Request popup

Enter registration number and search.

3

Click Add New

After the existing server IPs are displayed, click on the 'Add New' button.

Screenshot of existing server list highlighting Add New button

Click Add New to input modification details.

4

Enter New IP Details

Add the new 'Server IP address' (Single or IP Range), specify the 'Destination Port' numbers (e.g., 80,443), and fill in other required details. If you need to add more IP addresses, click the '[+]' button. Enter the 'Captcha' and click 'Preview and Submit'.

Screenshot of new IP address entry screen

Enter the new IP/port details.

5

Final Review and Submission

Review the form, check the 'Terms and Conditions' box, click 'Submit', and then click 'Yes' on the confirmation.

Screenshot of form preview highlighting Terms and Conditions checkbox

Check the Terms and Conditions box before submitting.

5. Final Confirmation and Tracking

1

Form Submission Type

Select the 'Proceed online' option and click 'Continue'.

Screenshot of Form Submission Type screen

Select Proceed online and Continue.

2

Note Registration Number

After clicking Continue, a message will display providing the 'VPN Add/Modify registration number' (e.g., 'VPNADD-FORM202001010001'). Click 'Close' after noting the number.

Screenshot of form submitted confirmation with registration number

Registration number and support contacts.

3

Track Application Status

You can track the status by selecting 'My Request' in the left-side panel and clicking 'Track' next to the application.

Screenshot of My Request dashboard with request listing

Track application status under My Request.