Where Do I Get My GİB e-Arşiv Portal Login? İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi Walkthrough

Last updated: June 2026

One of the most common points of confusion for Turkish businesses new to e-Arşiv is where to get login credentials. The GİB e-Arşiv Portal (earsivportal.efatura.gov.tr) does not have its own registration page. You cannot sign up there directly. Your e-Arşiv Portal username and password are issued by GİB through a separate system: the İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi (Interactive Tax Office), also known as IVD, at ivd.gib.gov.tr.

This guide walks through the full process: how to access İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi, how to apply for e-Arşiv credentials, and what to do once you receive them.

The two GİB systems you need to understand

Before starting, it helps to understand the relationship between these systems:

İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi (IVD): ivd.gib.gov.tr This is Turkey's main online tax office portal. You use it for filing income tax (gelir vergisi) and corporate tax (kurumlar vergisi) returns, checking tax debts, submitting declarations, and managing your tax account. Your existing GİB login credentials (the ones you have been using since you registered your business) are used here.

e-Arşiv Portal: earsivportal.efatura.gov.tr This is the dedicated portal for creating and issuing e-Arşiv invoices. It has its own set of credentials, separate from your IVD login. You obtain these credentials by applying through IVD.

Think of IVD as the administrative hub, and the e-Arşiv Portal as the operational tool for day-to-day invoicing.

What you need before starting

To apply for e-Arşiv Portal credentials, you need:

1. An active GİB internet tax office account: If you have filed tax returns online in Turkey, you already have this. The login is your VKN (10-digit tax number for companies) or TCKN (11-digit national ID for individuals) plus your GİB password.

2. Your registered mobile phone number with GİB: The application process and subsequent invoice approval require SMS verification. The mobile number must be the one registered on your GİB account. If your number has changed, update it in your GİB account before applying.

3. Your Vergi Kimlik Numarası (VKN): Your 10-digit company tax number. This will appear on all your e-Arşiv invoices.

4. Your registered business address and email: As recorded with your local tax office (vergi dairesi). If these details are outdated, update them first. They will appear on every invoice you issue.

Step-by-step: applying for e-Arşiv credentials through İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi

Step 1: Log in to İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi

Go to ivd.gib.gov.tr. You will see the main IVD login page.

Select your login method. Options typically include:

• VKN and password: Enter your company's tax number and your existing GİB password
• T.C. Kimlik Numarası: For individual taxpayers (sole traders) using their national ID
• E-devlet (e-Government) integration: You can also log in via the e-devlet.gov.tr portal if you have an e-devlet account

Enter your credentials and complete any SMS verification GİB requests.

Step 2: Navigate to the e-Arşiv application section

Once logged in to IVD, look for the section related to electronic invoicing. The navigation labels in IVD sometimes change with updates, but you are looking for one of the following:

• "e-Belge Uygulamaları" (e-Document Applications)
• "Başvuru İşlemleri" (Application Processes) under the e-Fatura / e-Arşiv section
• "e-Arşiv Başvurusu" (e-Archive Application)

If you cannot locate the section immediately, use the search function within IVD to search for "e-Arşiv" and it will direct you to the relevant application page.

Step 3: Complete the e-Arşiv application form

The application asks you to:

• Confirm your business details (VKN, business name, registered address)
• Select your technical path: GİB Portal kullanıcısı (GİB Portal user), the free option that gives you direct portal access. The alternative is özel entegratör (private integrator), which you select only if you intend to work through an approved third-party service.

For direct portal access, select "GİB e-Arşiv Portalı" as your method. This is the route covered in this guide and the route AccountsOS uses.

Review the terms and submit the application.

Step 4: SMS verification

GİB will send an SMS code to your registered mobile number. Enter the code to verify the application. This is the same mobile number that will receive approval codes for every invoice you issue later, so confirm it is accessible to you at any time.

Step 5: Receive your e-Arşiv Portal credentials

GİB processes e-Arşiv applications typically within a few working hours to a few working days. Once approved, you receive:

• An e-Arşiv Portal kullanıcı adı (username): a system-generated identifier
• An e-Arşiv Portal şifresi (password): a temporary password you will change on first login

These credentials are sent to the email address registered on your GİB account, and sometimes also confirmed in your IVD messages inbox ("Gelen Mesajlar").

Step 6: Log in to the e-Arşiv Portal for the first time

Go to earsivportal.efatura.gov.tr and enter your new e-Arşiv Portal credentials. On first login, GİB will prompt you to change the temporary password to a permanent one.

Set a strong, memorable password. This is the password you will use every time you access the e-Arşiv Portal manually, and the one you enter into AccountsOS if you use automated e-Arşiv submission.

Step 7: Connect to AccountsOS (optional but recommended)

Once you have your e-Arşiv Portal credentials, you can either use the portal manually or connect AccountsOS for automated submission.

To connect AccountsOS:

1. In AccountsOS, go to Settings and select Integrations (or the Turkey / e-Arşiv section)
2. Enter your e-Arşiv Portal username and password
3. AccountsOS will verify the credentials with GİB and confirm the connection

From that point, invoices created in AccountsOS are automatically submitted to GİB. You still receive the SMS code on your phone for each invoice approval. This step remains with you, as it is the legal approval act.

See How to issue an e-Arşiv invoice in Turkey 2026 for the full invoice creation walkthrough.

What if I do not have a GİB internet tax office account?

If you have never accessed İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi online before, you first need to activate online access. The process:

1. Go to ivd.gib.gov.tr and click "Bağlantı Kur" (Create Account) or "Sisteme Kayıt" (Register)
2. Enter your VKN (companies) or TCKN (individuals)
3. GİB may send a verification code to the mobile number on your tax registration, or require you to visit your local vergi dairesi (tax office) in person if no mobile number is registered

For newly formed companies, the local vergi dairesi visit is often the starting point. Take your company registration documents (kuruluş belgesi), your identity document, and your VKN notification letter.

Once IVD access is active, return to the e-Arşiv application steps above.

Troubleshooting common issues

"VKN not found" during application

This means either your VKN is entered incorrectly, or your company registration with GİB is not yet complete. Check that your vergi levhası (tax certificate) shows the same 10-digit VKN you are entering.

SMS code not received

Check that your registered mobile number in the GİB system is current. Log in to IVD, go to your profile/account details, and check the mobile number. If it is incorrect or an old number, update it. This may require a vergi dairesi visit if the update requires in-person verification.

Application "in review" for more than one week

Most applications are processed in 1-3 working days. If your application stays in "Onay Bekliyor" (Awaiting Approval) beyond a week, contact your local vergi dairesi or the GİB helpline (Vergi İletişim Merkezi, 189). Have your VKN and application date ready.

Forgotten e-Arşiv Portal password

Use the password reset function at earsivportal.efatura.gov.tr, which sends a reset link to your registered GİB email. If you have also lost access to that email, contact GİB's İnternet Hizmetleri support.

Credentials rejected in AccountsOS

If AccountsOS reports that your e-Arşiv credentials are invalid after you enter them, check:

• Are you using your e-Arşiv Portal username/password (NOT your IVD username/password)? These are separate sets of credentials.
• Did you change your e-Arşiv password recently? If so, update it in AccountsOS settings.
• Has GİB suspended your e-Arşiv access? This can happen if there are unresolved tax compliance issues on your account.

What are your IVD credentials used for (beyond e-Arşiv)?

Your İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi login gives you access to a wide range of GİB services beyond e-Arşiv. Understanding the full scope helps you keep these credentials secure:

Tax returns and declarations: File kurumlar vergisi (corporate tax), gelir vergisi (income tax), muhtasar (withholding tax), and KDV returns online

Tax debt enquiries: Check outstanding tax debts and payment status

Penalty and interest notices: Receive and view formal notices from GİB

Bank account notifications: Mandatory registration of business bank accounts with GİB

Vergi levhası (tax certificate): Download and print your business tax certificate

e-Fatura and e-Arşiv management: Beyond the initial credentials, also manage your registered GİB email for official correspondence

Keep your IVD credentials at least as secure as your business bank account credentials. They give access to your full tax filing history and can be used to initiate declarations.

The relationship between your GİB email address and e-Arşiv

Every e-Arşiv invoice must include the seller's GİB-registered email address. This is the email address you registered with GİB for official correspondence, not your general business email, unless they happen to be the same.

You can view and update your registered GİB email in IVD under your account settings. Make sure this email address is:

• Current and actively monitored
• A business email (not a personal address if possible)
• The address you want to appear on all invoices you issue

AccountsOS pre-populates this field from your GİB registration data when you connect your credentials.

KDV registration and e-Arşiv

Your e-Arşiv status is separate from your KDV (VAT) registration. You can issue e-Arşiv invoices whether or not you are KDV registered. However:

• If you ARE KDV registered, your invoices must include the correct KDV rate and amount, and your KDV number (which is the same as your VKN) must appear on the invoice
• If you are NOT KDV registered (either because you are below the registration threshold or because you are in an exempt activity category), your invoices should state this explicitly, either "KDV Muaf" (VAT exempt) or the specific exemption provision

AccountsOS handles both scenarios. When you configure your company settings, you specify your KDV registration status and AccountsOS applies the correct logic to every invoice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are my IVD login credentials the same as my e-Arşiv Portal credentials?

No. These are two separate sets of credentials. Your IVD credentials (ivd.gib.gov.tr) are your main GİB tax office login, used for filing returns and managing your tax account. Your e-Arşiv Portal credentials (earsivportal.efatura.gov.tr) are issued after you apply through IVD and are used only for e-Arşiv invoice issuance. Do not confuse the two. Entering IVD credentials into the e-Arşiv Portal will not work.

How long does GİB take to process an e-Arşiv application?

Most applications are processed within 1-3 working days. Some applications, particularly for newly registered businesses or sole traders applying for the first time, may take up to 5 working days. If the application is still pending after a week, contact the Vergi İletişim Merkezi on 189 or visit your local vergi dairesi.

Can I have more than one user account for e-Arşiv Portal?

The default GİB e-Arşiv Portal setup provides one set of credentials per business (per VKN). Businesses needing multiple users for the portal typically use an özel entegratör, which provides multi-user access through their own platform. For single-owner small businesses, one set of credentials is sufficient.

What if my business has more than one VKN (subsidiary or branch)?

Each separate legal entity with its own VKN requires its own e-Arşiv Portal credentials. A group with multiple subsidiaries needs to apply separately for each subsidiary. AccountsOS supports multiple company profiles, so you can connect different e-Arşiv credentials for different entities within the same AccountsOS account.

Is ivd.gib.gov.tr secure?

İnteraktif Vergi Dairesi uses HTTPS and is operated by GİB (the official Turkish Revenue Administration). It is the official government tax portal, equivalent to HMRC's Government Gateway in the UK. Treat your IVD credentials with the same security you apply to banking credentials.

Do I need to re-apply for e-Arşiv credentials annually?

No. Once issued, e-Arşiv Portal credentials remain valid unless GİB suspends them (which happens only for serious compliance issues). You may need to reset your password periodically, but the credentials themselves do not expire on a fixed cycle.

Can I use the same e-Arşiv Portal credentials in multiple software tools?

Technically yes. The credentials are just a username and password for the portal. However, GİB's terms of use require that credentials are not shared with third parties except through an official özel entegratör arrangement. When you connect AccountsOS to your e-Arşiv credentials, AccountsOS acts as your agent for portal submission, which is a similar arrangement to an özel entegratör but without the formal GİB registration as an integrator. Consult GİB's current guidance on third-party portal access if you have compliance concerns.

What is the e-devlet option for IVD login?

e-Devlet (e-Government) is Turkey's unified government services portal at e-devlet.gov.tr. If you have an e-devlet account, you can use it to authenticate into IVD without a separate GİB password. The e-devlet login uses your TCKN and a secure authentication method (SMS, mobile app, or smart card). For company accounts, the relevant director or authorised representative must use their own TCKN-based e-devlet login.