TRACES Login: New Portal Sign-In for Deductors and Taxpayers

Quick answer: TRACES moved to a new portal at traces.tdscpc.gov.in. Click Login, pick your tab (Deductor, Taxpayer or PAO), then enter your User ID, password and the verification code. On the new portal deductors use their TAN as the User ID, taxpayers use their PAN and PAOs use their AIN.

Last verified: 11 November 2026

The new TRACES portal: what changed

Several TRACES guides we read still describe the old site. Here is what we found on the live portal on 11 November 2026:

• New address. The old www.tdscpc.gov.in address now forwards to traces.tdscpc.gov.in. The old login link ending in /app/login.xhtml now shows a “Page Not Found” screen, so update your bookmark.
• Deductors log in with TAN. The login form says: “For Deductors, use TAN as User ID. For Sub-Users, use TAN of Deductor (admin) as the User ID.” Some older guides we read still describe a separate User ID plus a TAN box.
• Sub-users have their own switch. The Deductor tab asks “Do you want to login as a sub-user?” with Yes and No options.
• A chatbot called Kar Saathi. The homepage shows an “AI-powered Chatbot Assistant” named Kar Saathi, advertised with “Bilingual Language Support”.
• Old drafts had a deadline. A homepage notice said draft correction applications for Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE (FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26) had to be submitted on or before 8 November 2026. Anything left unsubmitted after that date has to be started again on the new TRACES portal.

How to log in to TRACES

Open traces.tdscpc.gov.in and click Login. The login form has three tabs. Pick yours and follow the matching steps.

Deductor login (TAN holders)

1. Click the Deductor tab.
2. Under Enter Your User ID, type your TAN.
3. For Do you want to login as a sub-user?, choose No if you are the main (admin) user. Sub-users choose Yes and still type the deductor’s TAN as the User ID.
4. Type your password in Enter Your Password.
5. Type the characters from the picture into Enter Verification Code. Use the speaker icon to hear it or the refresh icon to get a new one.
6. Click Login.

Taxpayer login (PAN holders)

1. Click the Taxpayer tab. The form says “Use PAN as your User ID.”
2. Type your PAN under Enter Your User ID.
3. Type your password and the verification code.
4. Click Login.

The Taxpayer tab also lists Other Methods of Login: Netbanking (“For individual PAN based users only”) and e-Filing. Either route gives access to only three services: View 26AS/Annual Tax Statement, Verify Authenticity of TDS certificate and Provisional TDS Certificate. For anything else, log in on TRACES directly with your PAN.

PAO login

1. Click the PAO tab. The form says “Use AIN as your User ID.”
2. Type your AIN, password and the verification code.
3. Click Login.

First-time users: register on TRACES

If you don’t have an account yet, click Register As New User on the homepage, or Register New User under the login form. The homepage also has a separate link for deactivated accounts: “If your account is deactivated, please click here to activate the account.”

Forgot your TRACES password?

1. On the login form, click Forgot Password?
2. The reset has four steps: Enter User ID, Enter Details, OTP Verification and Reset Password.
3. Type your User ID (your TAN, PAN or AIN), fill in what the screen asks for and click Proceed.
4. Complete the details and OTP steps, then set a new password.

The reset screen warns that you need access to your registered mobile number and email ID. If you no longer have them, the same screen has a “Click here” link that explains the procedure to follow.

The new login form has no “Forgot User ID” link. Your User ID is your TAN, PAN or AIN.

TRACES login on mobile

We did not find a TRACES login app linked from the portal. You can try opening traces.tdscpc.gov.in in your phone’s browser and using the same tabs and steps, but the portal says it is best viewed at 1366×768 resolution in the latest Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge. A laptop or computer is likely easier for corrections and downloads. The homepage banner says the Kar Saathi chatbot is “Optimized for All Devices on browser and also available on Aaykar Setu”.

TRACES login not working?

What you see	Likely reason	What to do
“Page Not Found” after clicking an old bookmark	The old /app/login.xhtml link no longer exists on the new portal	Go to traces.tdscpc.gov.in and click Login
Login fails as a deductor using your old User ID	The new portal uses TAN as the User ID	Type your TAN in Enter Your User ID
Login button stays grey	A required field is empty	Fill in User ID, password and verification code
Can’t read the verification code	The picture is hard to read	Click the refresh icon for a new one, or the speaker icon to hear it
Account deactivated	The account needs reactivation	Use the “click here to activate the account” link on the homepage
No OTP during password reset	You no longer use the registered mobile or email	Follow the “Click here” procedure on the reset screen, or call the helpdesk

TRACES says it is best viewed at 1366×768 resolution with the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge. If a page looks broken, you can try updating your browser or switching to one of these.

After you log in: top tasks

• Taxpayers: view Form 26AS / Annual Tax Statement, verify a TDS certificate or get a provisional TDS certificate.
• Deductors: use the Deductor menu on the top bar. If you had a draft correction on the old portal, check the 8 November 2026 notice above.
• Everyone: the Download menu on the top bar holds the portal’s downloads.

Stay safe

• Type your TRACES password only on traces.tdscpc.gov.in. Check the address bar.
• Some websites copy the TRACES login screen for practice or “simulation”. They are not the real portal. Never enter your real TAN, PAN or password on them.
• Don’t give your password or OTP to anyone who contacts you, even if they say they are from the helpdesk.

TRACES helpline

• Toll free: 1800 103 0344
• Phone: 0120 481 4600
• Email: contactus@tdscpc.gov.in

Source: the Contact Us page on traces.tdscpc.gov.in, checked November 2026. The page does not list working hours.

FAQ

What is TRACES?

TRACES stands for TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System. It is run by the TDS Centralized Processing Cell and has separate logins for deductors, taxpayers and PAOs, for tasks such as TDS correction applications and TDS certificates.

Can I log in to TRACES with PAN?

Yes, as a taxpayer. Choose the Taxpayer tab and type your PAN as the User ID. Deductors use their TAN and PAOs use their AIN.

Can I log in to TRACES with TAN?

Yes. On the new portal, deductors type their TAN as the User ID. Sub-users also type the deductor’s TAN and choose Yes for “Do you want to login as a sub-user?”.

How do I log in to 26AS?

Log in on TRACES with the Taxpayer tab, or use the e-Filing or Netbanking options listed under Other Methods of Login. Both of those routes give access to View 26AS/Annual Tax Statement.

Where is the old TRACES portal?

The old login link now shows “Page Not Found” and www.tdscpc.gov.in forwards to traces.tdscpc.gov.in. Draft correction applications for Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE not submitted by 8 November 2026 must be started again on the new portal.

What is the TRACES toll-free number?

1800 103 0344, as listed on the TRACES Contact Us page in November 2026. You can also call 0120 481 4600 or email contactus@tdscpc.gov.in.