Help

Help for using ECRTools

This help page explains the normal workflow for preparing EPF and ESIC files with ECRTools.

1. Login or unlock the tool

Use your email and password to unlock the tool. In the local version, this opens browser-stored data. In the cloud version, this loads data from the server account.

2. Prepare employee data

Use the Employee Data tab to add records, edit inline, export the employee master, download a sample template or upload a filled employee data file. Keep employee names, UAN, ESIC IP number and dates clean.

3. Review return settings

Confirm establishment ID, establishment name, wage month, return month, contribution rate, EPF wage ceiling, ESIC wage ceiling and charges before generating files.

4. Generate EPF or ESIC output

Use the EPF ECR tab to download the EPF contribution template, upload filled data or download the generated ECR text file. Use the ESIC tab to prepare and export contribution data.

5. Keep backup and history

Use encrypted backup files in the local version and server backup snapshots in the cloud version. Export history if you need an offline record of generated files.

6. Verify before filing

Always compare totals with payroll, review new joiners and exits, check NCP or paid days and confirm official filing rules before uploading to government portals.