# Updating NIC Credentials in ClearTax

#### Step 1- Open Settings panel <a href="#step-1-open-settings-panel" id="step-1-open-settings-panel"></a>

‌Login to E-Invoicing portal and navigate to settings on top right under your username. Click on settings.

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#### Step 2- Select GSTIN  <a href="#step-1-open-settings-panel" id="step-1-open-settings-panel"></a>

Under the Business Settings tab,  select the GSTIN for which you want to change the NIC Credentials.

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#### Step 3- Update the Username/password and Save <a href="#step-1-open-settings-panel" id="step-1-open-settings-panel"></a>

In the screen update the '**NIC API Username**' and '**NIC API Password**' and click on **save** on the top right of the screen.

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The process of updating the NIC Credentials is complete.


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