GSTN will launch the new E-Way Bill 2.0 portal (https://ewaybill2.gst.gov.in/) on 1 July 2025 to ensure smooth goods movement even if one portal is down. Here is a brief update in simple language:
From 1 July, two portals will run side by side:
- Real-time sync: Any E-Way Bill 2.0 Portal created, updated, or extended on one portal appears on the other within seconds.
- Same login: Use your existing GST credentials; no new user ID or password is needed.
- Key operations: Generate, extend validity, update transporter or vehicle details, and print bills on either portal.
- APIs & testing: Software integrations can call APIs on both portals. A sandbox environment is available to test before go-live.
- Fallback access: If Portal 1 is under maintenance or faces issues, switch to Portal 2 immediately without losing data or interrupting operations.
The following additional services will be available on the E-Way Bill 2.0 portal:
- Generation of E-Way Bill based on Part-A details entered by the supplier
- Generation of Consolidated E-Way Bills
- Extension of validity of E-Way Bills
- Update of transporter details
- Retrieval of consolidated E-Way Bills
Benefits:
- Business continuity: No single-point failure; operations keep running even during downtime.
- Efficiency: Faster response and less waiting during peak times.
- Flexibility: Choose the portal with lower load when needed.
- Preparation: Before 1 July, bookmark both URLs and test login and API calls. Inform teams about dual-portal use.
For more detailed advisory please visit https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/611.
