Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Director General of Foreign Trade
Facility : Online Filing of eCOM Applications

Fill Here : https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/
Home Page :http://dgft.gov.in/

DGFT Online Filing of eCOM Applications

I am unable to access DGFT application from web after I have updated my Java. What to do?
Whenever a Java upgrade is available it gets installed on client PC knowingly or unknowingly. These new upgrades reset the old setting and many a times impose new security restrictions which stop it from application from web like DGFT online applications.

Related : DGFT Complaint Registration : www.statusin.in/6368.html

If you are facing similar problems please do the following settings in your system
a) Set up JVM setting on your system
b) Setup security policy for JVM on your system

How can I set up JVM setting on my system?
(i) From the Start ->Control Panel -> Add/Remove Options remove the earlier JVM.
Download and install JVM from the URL java.com/en/download/manual.jsp or java-virtual-machine.net/download.html
(ii) During the JVM installation system will show the path where the new JVM will be installed. (For eg. C:\)
(iii) After the successful installation of JVM Go to
Control Panel – > Click JAVA Control Panel
select security tab
Enable the Check Box for Java Content in Browser
Select Security Level High Radio button
Press Edit Site List
enter IP :
To be Added by Exporter
164.100.128.143
164.100.128.146 dgftebrc.nic.in dgft.gov.in
To be added by RA officials
164.100.128.145
164.100.128.146 dgftebrc.nic.in dgft.gov.in
Press Ok Button.
iv) GOTO Advance Tab
(iv)After installing it please restart machine and try to run the application.

Setting up Security Policy for JVM
1) Once the JVM installed properly on your machine invoke the JAVA Consol through CONTROL PANEL –> JAVA -> Advanced TAB -> Show Consol option.
2) Once the JVM installed properly on your machine invoke the JAVA Consol through CONTROL PANEL –> JAVA -> Java on Java Consol Panel -> View option.
Note down the path of the folder where JVM is installed on your machine.
For eg : c:\Program File\Java\jre1.8.0_25

** Go to folder C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_25\lib\security using Window Explorer and open the Java.policy file in the notepad. File content will be like this
** Now copy the content permission java.security.All Permission;
** Add this lines at the end of the file as shown in the highlighted text.
** Save this file.
** Please note that if system setting not allows you to modify the content than save it in the temporary folder say c:\temp first. Copy this java.policy file to folder C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_25\lib\security. Restart the system.

What is the proper setting of Internet explorer and how can I set up?
Invoke IE -> Internet Option ->
Click Security Tab -> Select Internet Zone
Select Custom Level.

What are the Compatibility view setting and how I can set up on my PC/Laptop ?
Compatibility view settings are necessary whenever you are using digital signature for ECOM applications at DGFT server. Some time IE browser do not display the content properly . Therefore make sure that your compatibility view settings are set. Perform the following steps:
Step1:
Open IE -> Select Compatibility View -> enter
To be Added by Exporter
164.100.128.143
164.100.128.144 dgftebrc.nic.in
To be added by RA officials
164.100.128.145
164.100.128.144 dgftebrc.nic.in
Press ADD button. Select both the checkboxes shown below followed by Close button.

Step2 : SET POP UP BLOCKER TURNED OFF
IE -> TOOLS -> SET POPUP TURNED OFF

Why am I getting a Please Wait message on the top when I Click Ecom Application
** The following page with the Please Wait Message will appear when you click the Ecom Application link on the main page.
** The system will be updated automatically as per the step 1 to step 4 appearing on this page.
** This set up will be carried out only once on the computer from where you want to file online licence application.
** Please Wait…..
** Installation in Progress… It Will Take Maximum 10 to 15 Minutes…
** If installation done successfully it gives you the message.
** System may ask for restart of your machine then please
** restart your machine first proceeding.
** If you get this message on this screen, it means component is successfully installed on your machine and you can press Ok Button.
** Then you can login with your digital certificate.
** Popup blocker should be disabled because Application has some pop up windows.Go to Internet Explorer and on the Address bar Blocked/Windows pop- up blocked icon will be enabled.
** By simply pressing left mouse button on above icon choose disabled.It will allow Windows pop-ups.
** Remove yahoo & google toolbar from Start–> Settings–> control panel –> Add Remove programs Options to enable pop-ups.
** ## If you want to check that component is installed or not then? (How can I Check that component is installed or not?)
** ==> Open (Internet Explorer) => Click on Menu(Tools) => Click on (Internet Options) ==> Click on (Settings) button ==> Click on (ViewObjects) button ==> in this position component nCodeDGFT.DGFTctl should be present.
** ##If you have still problem for downloading the component then please follow steps as given below.

Steps To Install Component On Your Machine eCOM

Step 1:
Open (Internet Explorer) => Click on Menu(Tools) => Click on (Internet Options)

Step 2:
Select (Security) => Click on (Internet ) => Click on (Custom level) Button
Download signed ActiveX controls => Set as Enable Download unsigned ActiveX controls => Set as Enable
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe => Set as Enable Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins => Set as Enable
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting => Set as Enable ==> Press OK button and close all the windows now.

Step 3:
=> Close this existing dialog and now try to login into online DGFT Licensing application

Step 3: (Continue..)
=> If at the time of login or here you have any message like Install or Don’t Install then Click on Install Button

Step 4: If you have still any problem then you can download component manually and you can register it =>Go to internet explorer and give the URL : dgftcom.nic.in/(n)CodeDGFT.cab .The message box will appear to save the file. Save this file( (n)CodeDGFT Zip file) in your local machine. Unzip this file using WinZip utility which will extract six files:
i. (n)CodeDGFT.ini, (ii) (n)CodeDGFT.ocx. (iii)capicom.dll (iv) msado25.tlb (v)Mscomctl.ocx (vi) Msstkprp.dll) files in your folder.
ii. You have to copy four files (capicom.dll,(n)CodeDGFT.ocx ,Mscomctl.ocx,Msstkprp.dll) into C:/Windows/system32 or C:/WINNT/system32 and register it.

Functions of DGFT

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the key administrative authority under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The DGFT is responsible for implementing and promoting India’s foreign trade policies and regulations. The main functions of the DGFT include:

Formulating Foreign Trade Policy:
The DGFT plays a vital role in formulating the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) of India. This involves assessing the current economic scenario, analyzing international trade trends, and making policy recommendations to enhance the country’s exports and manage imports effectively.

Implementing Export and Import Policies:
The DGFT is responsible for implementing the export and import policies as outlined in the Foreign Trade Policy. This includes issuing notifications, public notices, and trade-related guidelines for exporters, importers, and other stakeholders.

Granting and Managing Export-Import Licenses:
The DGFT is involved in the issuance of various licenses, permits, and authorizations required for exporting and importing goods and services. This includes Export-Import (EXIM) licenses, Duty-Free Import Authorization (DFIA), Advance Authorization, and other export promotion schemes.