How to Generate IRN & E-Invoicing in Tally Prime (2026 Step-by-Step)
How to Generate IRN & E-Invoicing in Tally Prime (2026 Step-by-Step)
Complete step-by-step guide to generating IRN, 2D QR code & e-invoices directly inside Tally Prime. Learn IRP GSP setup & bulk IRN generation.
Who is this for: Tally Prime & Accounting
Quick Summary: How Do I Generate E-Invoices Directly in Tally Prime?
To generate e-invoices in Tally Prime: Enable e-Invoicing in F11 > GST. Create an API User on einvoice.gst.gov.in selecting GSP 'Tally (India) Private Ltd'. When saving a B2B Sales Voucher (F8), click 'Yes' to Send e-Invoice Details. Tally fetches the IRN and 2D QR Code directly from the IRP in real-time.
- One-Time API Setup: Register GSP 'Tally (India) Private Ltd' on the e-Invoice Portal.
- Real-Time Generation: Instant IRN fetch during F8 Sales Voucher entry.
- Automatic 2D QR Code: Embedded directly into PDF prints (Ctrl+P).
- Bulk e-Invoicing: Accessible via Display > Statutory Reports > GST > e-Invoice.
1. One-Time Setup: Registering Tally GSP on IRP Portal
Before Tally Prime can communicate with government IRP servers, you must set up API credentials:
- Visit the official portal einvoice.gst.gov.in and log in.
- Go to
API Registration > User Credentials > Create API User. - Select registration mode: Through GSP. Select GSP name: Tally (India) Private Ltd.
- Create an API Username and Password. (These credentials will be entered inside Tally Prime).
2. Step-by-Step IRN Generation in Tally Prime
Go to Gateway of Tally > F11 (Features) > Enable GST. Set Enable e-Invoicing to Yes. Enter your Applicable From date and Bill-From Place.
Open Sales Voucher (F8), select B2B party ledger, stock items, and tax ledgers. Ensure HSN codes and party GSTINs are valid.
Upon saving (Ctrl+A), click Yes to prompt "Generate e-Invoice?". Enter API credentials when prompted. Tally fetches the 64-character IRN and 2D QR Code. Press Ctrl+P to print the verified tax invoice.
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