GST/ASP consent allows taxpayers to authorise a GST Suvidha Provider (GSP) to access and process GST-related data through authorised APIs. This consent creates a secure link between the taxpayer, GSP and GST system for services such as return filing, reconciliation and compliance.
Understanding how consent works is important because taxpayers may need to review and approve access before an Application Service Provider (ASP) can use GST data on their behalf. Here’s what GST/ASP consent means, how it works and what taxpayers need to know.
What is GST/ASP consent?
GST/ASP consent is the taxpayer’s authorisation for an ASP, GSP or other solution provider to access GST services through APIs on the taxpayer’s behalf. An ASP is a software provider that routes a taxpayer’s GST data to the GST system through a GSP.
How do you give ASP consent on the GST portal?
Your software can request an OTP only after you authorise its GSP-ASP pair. Follow these steps:
- Log in to gst.gov.in.
- Go to My Profile > Manage API Access.
- Set Enable API Request to Yes.
- Choose the GSP, the ASP and the duration.
- Click Select and confirm.
Repeat this for every GSTIN that uses the software.
What can taxpayers see and do under Manage API Access?
The November 2025 Functionality Deployment Report, shared through Trade Notice No. 21/2026, added three options to this screen:
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Option |
What it shows |
|---|---|
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View Logs |
Every token request in the last 30 days with GSP and ASP name, date, time, auth action (OTP Initiated, OTP Verified, Refresh, Logout or Revoked) and status |
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Revoke Active Token |
Tokens activated in the last 30 days with activation time, refresh count, last refresh, refresh validity and expiry time |
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View Revoked Token |
Tokens revoked in the last 30 days with activation time, revoke time and your reason |
Each auth action is a separate row in View Logs, so one session can show several entries.
Who are the GSP and the ASP in this process?
An ASP is the company whose software you use for GST-related transactions. A GSP is the authorised intermediary that carries data between that software and the GST portal. Each API session runs on a token that starts when you verify the OTP and can be refreshed until its validity ends. Anyone holding an active token can keep pulling your data.
What happens when you revoke an ASP token?
Click Revoke next to the token and enter a reason (if any). The portal notifies both you and the GSP by email and SMS. The token then moves to View Revoked Token, while View Logs records the action. Taxpayers can view all tokens revoked in the last 30 days, along with the GSP and ASP names, activation and revocation dates and times, and the reason for revocation.
What should taxpayers watch out for?
A quick check of your GSP/ASP access can help you spot unwanted activity and avoid disrupting legitimate GST work.
- Revoking an active token: If your accountant is using the token to upload data, revoking it can interrupt the process.
- Checking logs regularly: The portal keeps logs for only 30 days, so review them at least once a month.
- Unrecognised OTP requests: If you see an OTP-initiated entry from an ASP you do not use, investigate it. Revoke the related token and consider changing your GST Portal password.
- Keeping contact details updated: Revoke alerts are sent to the email address and mobile number linked to your GST registration. Make sure they are current.
- Checking each GSTIN separately: Tokens and logs are maintained separately for each GSTIN. If you have multiple registrations, review each one.
Conclusion
GST/ASP consent gives taxpayers greater visibility and control over third-party access to their GST data. By using Manage API Access, you can authorise API access, review recent activity and revoke active tokens when needed. Regularly checking these records can help you identify unfamiliar access and avoid disruptions to legitimate GST work. If you use accounting software for GST compliance, keeping your API access and GST records organised can make day-to-day processes easier. Explore TallyPrime to simplify your accounting and GST compliance workflow
