To apply for an IEC (Import Export Code) online, follow these steps:

### 1. Visit the DGFT Website:

   - Go to the official Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).

### 2. Register on the DGFT Portal:

   - Click on ‘Apply for IEC’ under the Services tab.

   - Register with your PAN card, email ID, and mobile number.

   - After registration, log in using the credentials provided.

### 3. Fill the Application Form:

   - Go to the IEC profile management section.

   - Complete the application form (ANF 2A) by providing your personal, business, and bank details.

### 4. Upload Required Documents:

   - Upload the necessary documents, including PAN card, identity proof, address proof, and bank details.

### 5. Pay the Application Fee:

   - Pay the processing fee of INR 500 through the DGFT portal's online payment system (Net banking, credit/debit card).

### 6. Submit the Application:

   - Review the details and submit your application.

### 7. Download IEC Certificate:

   - Once the application is approved (usually within 1-5 days), you will receive the IEC certificate via email or can download it directly from the DGFT portal.

This is a straightforward process that can be completed online through the DGFT website.