Einvoice API
📄 e-Invoice API Enablement Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach for enabling e-Invoice API integration with the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP). By integrating this feature into your Merciglobal Cloud ERP, you can automate e-invoice generation and real-time GST reporting directly from your ERP or accounting software.
🔗 Enablement URL
Start the API enablement process by visiting the official NIC e-Invoice portal:
Portal URL: https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in
👉 Login using your GSTIN credentials to access and manage API settings.
📝 Step-by-Step API Enablement
✅ Step 1: E-Invoice Enablement
- Navigate to 👉 https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in
- Click on "Registration"
- Select "e-invoice Enablement"
- Complete the steps as instructed on the portal to enable e-invoice
🔐 Step 2: Login to e-Invoice Portal
- Visit 👉 https://einvoice1.gst.gov.in
- Click "Login"
- Enter your GSTIN, Username, and Password
🔧 Step 3: API Registration via GSP
- Navigate to:
Registration / API → API Registration → Through GSP
* Choose Chartered Information Systems from the available list
🔑 Step 4: Generate API Credentials
- Click on "Generate Client ID & Secret"
- These are your unique authentication credentials for the NIC APIs
⚠️ Important: Keep your credentials confidential and secure.
🏢 Step 5: Update Merciglobal ERP
- Go to the Company Master section in your ERP
- Navigate to the appropriate company profile
- Click Edit
- Enter your API credentials in the E-Invoice Username & Password fields
📌 Summary Table
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ 1 | Login to the NIC portal |
| 🔧 2 | Enable API access via GSP |
| 🛡 3 | Generate and store credentials |
🧠 Pro Tip
🔁 Periodically rotate your credentials and monitor API usage logs for added security and compliance.
By following this guide, Merciglobal Cloud ERP users can achieve smooth and compliant integration with the Indian government's e-invoicing system, enhancing automation, accuracy, and tax compliance across operations.