Forgot Income Tax E-Filing Password? Here’s How To Reset It Without Your Registered Mobile Number
Taxpayers filing their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for FY 2025-26 who have forgotten their e-Filing portal password and no longer have access to their registered mobile number can still regain access to their accounts. The Income Tax Department provides multiple alternative methods to reset the password without relying on the registered mobile number, helping taxpayers complete their return filing without unnecessary delays.
Taxpayers filing their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for FY 2025-26 who have forgotten their e-Filing portal password and no longer have access to their registered mobile number can still regain access to their accounts. The Income Tax Department provides multiple alternative methods to reset the password without relying on the registered mobile number, helping taxpayers complete their return filing without unnecessary delays.
Alternative Ways to Reset Your Password
If you cannot receive OTPs on your registered mobile number, you can reset your password using any of the following methods, depending on the options enabled for your account:
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Taxpayers with a valid and active DSC can use it to verify their identity and reset their password.
- Net Banking: Users whose PAN is linked to their bank account and who have enabled the net banking login option can access the e-Filing portal through their bank and reset the password.
- Email-Based Request: If neither DSC nor net banking is available, taxpayers can submit a password reset request through email as guided by the Income Tax Department. How To File ITR-1 Sahaj Online for AY 2026–27: Eligibility, Documents and Important Changes.
How to Reset Your Password
To reset your password:
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
- Click Login and then select Forgot Password.
- Enter your User ID (PAN or Aadhaar, where applicable).
- Choose one of the available password reset options.
- Complete the verification process and create a new password.
The options displayed on the portal depend on the security methods previously enabled for the account through the e-Filing Vault Higher Security service. ITR Filing 2026: Check Your Income Tax Return Deadline and Penalty for Missing It.
What If You Can't Use DSC or Net Banking?
If you do not have access to a DSC or net banking, the Income Tax Department allows taxpayers to request assistance through email-based recovery. Users who continue to face issues can also contact the e-Filing helpdesk for support.
Why It Matters During ITR Filing
As taxpayers begin filing Income Tax Returns for FY 2025-26, forgetting login credentials can delay the filing process. The alternative password recovery options ensure users can regain access to their accounts even if they no longer use the mobile number registered on the e-Filing portal or linked with Aadhaar.
Taxpayers are also advised to keep their contact details updated on the e-Filing portal to make future account recovery and authentication easier.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 10, 2026 01:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
