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

Complete VPN Details

On the VPN application form, select 'New Request' as the Type of User. Choose the 'Co-ordinator email id' from the dropdown list. Enter the 'Server IP address', 'Application URL', 'Destination Port', and 'Server Location'. Enter the 'Captcha' and click 'Preview and Submit'.

Screenshot of VPN Details form with New Request selected

Fill in VPN request and server details.

4. Final Submission and Tracking

1

Review and Submit

Review all details displayed in the preview form. Check the 'Terms and condition' checkbox, then click 'Submit' and then click 'Yes' on the confirmation.

Screenshot of preview form and submit button

Review details and confirm submission.

2

Select Form Submission Type

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

Screenshot of Form Submission Type screen

Select Proceed online option.

3

Note Registration Number

A message will display confirming submission and providing the 'VPN Registration number'. Note this number (it's also sent via SMS/Email) and click 'Close'.

Screenshot of form submitted confirmation with registration number

Registration number and support contacts.

4

Track Application Status

To track the status, select the 'My Request' link in the left-side panel. Click on the 'Track' option for your VPN application to view the progress.

Screenshot of My Request dashboard with request listing

Track application status under My Request.