Why Your Password Works on UIDAI but Fails on GST Portal

The Frustrating Reality

You create a password for your Aadhaar portal. It works fine. Then you try to use the same password on the GST portal, and... "Password does not meet requirements."

Sound familiar? You're not alone. Thousands of Indians face this frustration daily when dealing with government portals. Each portal has different password rules, and they rarely tell you what's wrong.

In this article, we'll explain exactly why this happens and show you how to create passwords that work across multiple portals.

Why Government Portals Have Different Password Requirements

Each government portal is built by different teams, at different times, with different security standards. While this makes sense from a development perspective, it creates chaos for users.

Here's a quick comparison:

Notice the differences? UIDAI accepts 8 characters minimum, but Income Tax requires at least 12. GST won't accept passwords longer than 15 characters, which could be a problem if you prefer 20-character passwords.

Common Password Rejection Scenarios

Scenario 1: "Your Password is Too Short"

Example: You use Test@123 (8 characters) on UIDAI. It works fine. But when you try it on the GST portal, it's rejected because GST requires 10 characters minimum.

Scenario 2: "Your Password is Too Long"

Example: You create a super-secure 20-character password for EPFO (which accepts up to 25 characters). When you try to use it on Income Tax portal, it's rejected because Income Tax has a 14-character maximum.

Scenario 3: "Password Must Contain Special Characters"

Example: You use MyPassword2024 (alphanumeric only) on IRCTC. It works. But UIDAI rejects it because it requires at least one special character like @, #, $, etc.

Scenario 4: "Password Contains Dictionary Words"

Example: Password@123 works on most portals, but Income Tax rejects it because it contains the word "password" - which is considered weak.

How to Create Passwords That Work Everywhere

The solution? Create passwords that meet the strictest requirements across all portals. Here's the formula:

Using Our Multi-Portal Password Tester

We built a free tool that tests your password against 10 government portals simultaneously. Here's how to use it:

Step 1: Visit PasswordChecker.in

Go to www.passwordchecker.in and click the "📊 Portal Test" tab.

Step 2: Enter Your Password

Type the password you want to test. Remember, your password never leaves your browser - all testing happens locally.

Step 3: Click "Test Across All Portals"

The tool instantly checks your password against requirements for:

• UIDAI (Aadhaar)
• GSTN (GST Portal)
• Income Tax Portal
• EPFO (Provident Fund)
• IRCTC (Railway Bookings)
• Passport Seva
• DigiLocker
• MCA (Company Affairs)
• NPS (Pension)
• Public Sector Banks

Step 4: Review Results

You'll see a color-coded grid:

• Green (✅ Strong): Password meets all requirements
• Yellow (⚠️ Moderate): Works but could be stronger
• Red (❌ Invalid): Doesn't meet requirements (shows why)

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Weak Password

Example 2: Good Password

Should You Use the Same Password on Multiple Portals?

Short answer: No.

While our tool can help you create a password that technically works on multiple portals, security best practices say you should use unique passwords for each account.

Here's why:

• If one portal is breached, all your accounts are at risk
• Different portals have different security levels
• Some portals force password changes at different intervals
• If you forget which password goes where, you'll get locked out

Recommended approach:

1. Use a password manager (like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass)
2. Generate unique passwords for each portal using our tool
3. Store them securely in your password manager
4. Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Making Passwords Too Complex to Remember

Many people create passwords like Gt8#pLq2!xR thinking it's secure. It is! But you'll forget it within a day. Use our generator instead - it creates passwords like Quick7Tiger$42 which are both secure AND memorable.

Mistake 2: Adding Numbers/Symbols Predictably

Passwords like Password@123 or India@2024 are weak because hackers know people do this. Mix it up unpredictably.

Mistake 3: Writing Passwords in Plain Text

Never save passwords in a Word document, Excel sheet, or sticky note. If someone gets access to your computer, all your accounts are compromised. Use a proper password manager instead.

Frequently Asked Questions