What is a GST emSigner and How to Restart The emSigner
If you are suffering from errors in emSigner, you can restart your emSigner. but how? Yes, we are here for exactly that reason. We would love to share with you the details about what is M-Signer and how to get it started again if needed.
What is a GST emSigner?
GST emSigner is a very effective utility that helps in sending, tracking, and maintaining smart documents. Anyone can archive their Smart Documents. This GST emSigner lets your company sign documents fast and securely. In general, GST emSigner is used to digitally sign the GST registration forms. Also, it can be used in GST return filing.
But sometimes while working with GST emSigner, you may come across some troubling lines like “Error! Not able to make a connection to the server. Please restart messenger”. What should you do then? Yes, you understand. Today we will discuss this fact so that the next time you face this problem, you can get relief from this type of fault This error can be shown when you are trying to file a GST return or you are trying to register DSC in GST Portal. For this purpose, it is necessary to have DSC i.e. Digital Signature Certificate. DSC This Helps to identify whether the user is genuine or not. The handwritten signatures have been replaced by this utility service in the GST Portal.
Why does a GST error happen?
GST error or emSigner error can occur due to various reasons. But one of the most fundamental reasons is a change in ports.
In olden times, emSigner was connected to port 1645- https://127.0 0.1:1645. The latest version of emSigner goes for a new port: 1585- https://127.0.0.1:1585
The process to restart Emsigner- How to fix the problem this emSigner error can occur in different internet browsers like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome.
To solve the problem, you need to follow some simple steps
- go to the start menu
- Tap on Control Panel
- In Control Panel, go to Adjust your computer settings
- Navigate to the programs
- Go to Uninstall a program
- Right-click on the emSigner application
- Press uninstall
After installing the older version of the application, you need to start by going for the below-mentioned steps.
- Visit the website: https://services.gst.gov.in/services/login
- Go to Goods and Service Tax Home Page
- In the Help & Taxpayer Features tab, go to System Requirements
- Go to Download and Install Web Socket Installer You can now download Web Socket mSigner from the portal https://www.gst.gov.in/help/docsigner.
- Open the downloaded file emSigner.msi file
- Now your desktop screen will show a setup box for the emSigner setup window Click Next on the window Select the folder where you want to download and save all the files and folders related to the emSigner setup.
- Tap on Next Now your application is ready to install Click on Install Your installation process will be finished soon After the process is completed,
- Tap on Finish You have to go to a shortcut icon for emSigner application Run that application A new window will open Click on Run as administrator.
- Now you can see the message showing that the emSigner service has started, press OK After your successful completion of restarting the new emSigner application, automatically DSC window or Digital Signature Certificate window will appear on the screen. (also check DSC errors)
- Now that you are completely done, you need to restart your PC one more time after restarting your PC check that your emSigneris working properly.
