DSC Setting for PayManager in 2025-26 | Step-by-Step Registration & Fix Errors

DSC Setting for PayManager in 2025-26: The PayManager portal is widely used by government employees in Rajasthan. Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs) prepare salary bills, leave records, and other financial tasks. To ensure security and authenticity, PayManager requires a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for online approvals.

However, many users face common issues like DSC not detected in PayManager, DSC utility not working, error while signing, or browser incompatibility. The root cause is usually improper setup of drivers, ActiveX controls, or browser settings.

In this blog, I’ll explain the complete DSC setting for PayManager, step by step, along with troubleshooting methods so that your DSC works smoothly every time.

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Why DSC is Required in PayManager?

• To securely sign salary bills and financial records.
• To ensure tamper-proof and authentic online approvals.
• To comply with government-mandated digital signing requirements.

Without proper DSC setup, you won’t be able to complete critical approvals on PayManager.

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Step 1: Use a Compatible Browser for PayManager DSC

PayManager is not fully optimized for modern browsers like Chrome. Since it depends on ActiveX controls, it works best in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer (IE) Mode enabled.

👉 Recommended browsers:

• Microsoft Edge (with IE Mode) ✅
• Google Chrome (only for limited functions, not stable for DSC signing for PayManager)

So, for reliable DSC signing, always prefer Edge with IE Mode.

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Step 2: Install Your DSC Driver

Each USB token (ProxKey, WatchData, ePass, etc.) has its own driver. Without the driver, your computer cannot detect the token. you can download from our download page.

👉 Steps:

1. Plug in your DSC token.
2. Visit the official website of your token provider.
3. Download the latest driver compatible with your system.
4. Install the driver → Restart your computer.

Now your system will be able to recognize the DSC.

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Step 3: Configure Internet Options (ActiveX Settings)

Since PayManager relies on ActiveX Controls, you must enable them in Internet Options.

👉 Steps:

1. Open Control Panel → Internet Options.
2. Go to the Security tab.
3. Select Custom Level.
4. Scroll down to ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins and make the following changes:

• Allow ActiveX filtering → Enable
• Allow previously unused ActiveX control to run without prompt → Enable
• Allow Scriptlets → Enable
• Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls → Enable
• Binary and script behaviors → Enable
• Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player → Enable
• Download signed ActiveX controls → Prompt
• Download unsigned ActiveX controls → Prompt
• Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe → Prompt
• Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt → Enable
• Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins → Enable
• Run antimalware software on ActiveX control → Enable
• Script ActiveX controls marked safe → Enable
• Scripting (all options) → Enable

💡 Note: If issues still appear, go to Trusted Sites → Custom Level and make sure all ActiveX and scripting settings are enabled there as well.

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Step 4: Enable Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge

Since Internet Explorer has been retired, Microsoft Edge provides IE Mode for websites like PayManager that still depend on it.

👉 Steps to Enable IE Mode:

1. Open PayManager website in Edge.
2. Click the three dots (⋮) menu in the top-right.
3. Select Reload in Internet Explorer Mode.

If IE Mode option is missing:

1. Copy the PayManager website URL.
2. Open Edge → Settings → Default Browser.
3. Under Internet Explorer mode pages, Add your copied PayManager site URL.
4. Enable Allow sites to be reloaded in IE mode.
5. Click Restart.

Now, PayManager will always open in IE Mode, and DSC signing will work properly.

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Step 5: Register DSC on PayManager Portal (Step by Step)

Once setup is complete, register your DSC on PayManager:

1. Open PayManager portal in Edge (with IE Mode enabled).
2. Log in using your credentials.
3. Go to the DSC registration section.
4. Select the PAN of the authorized signatory.
5. Choose your certificate from the list.
6. Click Sign.

✅ Done – Your DSC is now registered successfully on PayManager.

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Troubleshooting – Common Errors and Fixes

1. DSC Setting for PayManager Website Not Working

• Check if your DSC driver is correctly installed.
• Confirm PayManager is running in IE Mode.
• Run Edge as Administrator.

2. DSC Not Detected in PayManager Portal

• Try another USB port.
• Restart computer and reinsert token.
• Reinstall DSC driver.

3. Error While Signing with DSC on PayManager Portal

• Ensure the correct certificate is selected.
• Recheck ActiveX settings.
• Disable antivirus/firewall temporarily.

4. DSC Utility Not Working in PayManager

• Clear browser cache and cookies.
• Reconfigure Trusted Sites and ActiveX settings.
• Restart your computer and try again.

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Final Thoughts

The DSC setting for PayManager requires proper configuration of drivers, ActiveX controls, and browser settings. Unlike other portals, PayManager does not use emSigner, but instead relies on Internet Explorer compatibility and ActiveX.

To summarize, you need to:

• Install the latest DSC driver.
• Configure ActiveX settings in Internet Options.
• Enable IE Mode in Microsoft Edge.
• Register DSC on PayManager portal.

Once these steps are completed, you can easily resolve issues like DSC not detected, error while signing, or DSC utility not working in PayManager.