# Report Download - How to Download from Archive Section

In this article, you'll learn how to generate and download a report from the Cleartax Portal for the past year. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you can easily retrieve the data you need for your records or analysis.

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Navigate to the **ClearTax Portal**. Once there, click on **E invoice** to access the relevant section.

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Move your cursor to the left side of the portal and click on **Archive**. This section contains all the historical data and reports.

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In the new interface, On the right side, click on **Request Archive Report** to proceed with generating your report.

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Select the date range for your report. Use the calendar interface to specify the start and end dates, ensuring they cover the past year or the period you need.

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Choose your business from the dropdown menu, enter your PAN number, and select the type of report you want. The available options are: **E-Way Bill** **Detailed, E-way Bill Light**, **E-invoice Light**, and **E-Invoice Detail**. Make sure to pick the one that suits your requirements.

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After making your selection, click on **Place Request**. A notification will confirm that your report request has been successfully submitted. The system will process your request, and the report will be ready shortly.

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Once the report is ready, go to the right side under the action button and click on the **Download** button to save your report to your device.

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And that's it! You've successfully downloaded your report. Whether it's for compliance, analysis, or record-keeping, you've now got the data you need. Thanks for following along!


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