Can I directly upload the GST return data or do I need to use JSON format?

Direct uplaod process for GSTR1 if the user have standard/enterprise model for direct upload please follow the below steps:
Step 1: Go to administration menu and then click on configuration
Step 2: Features/option then click on gst/vat
Setp 3: Enter then gstportal user name in same field and then save
Step 4: Open gst portal click on view profile & then select manage API access enable for 30 days and confirm
Step 5: Go to dispaly menu
Step 6: Gst reports and then select Gst return
Step 7: Select Gst e-return and then select Direct upload 
Step 8: Select month/enter the date of filling
Step 9: Check all possible error tabs and clear all errors if you found and then proceed 
Step 10: Enter OTP and proceed and after some min. you can check your return data on gst portal "
Note:BUSY need GST portal username & API enablement through API you will get OTP to ensure the security and authenticity of the filing process. It helps to verify the identity of the person filing the return whille uploading gst1 direct upload through BUSY from portal.
To upload gstr1 through json follow these steps in BUSY
1. Open the BUSY and open company
2. Go to the display and click on gst reports option and then click on gst returns and press enter on GSTR1 eReturn
3. Select the month for which you want to file the return.
4. enable / disable the required option according to your requirment
5. Specify the path for return file like JSON and JSON file will be saved on selectedpath
6. Check all possible error tabs and clear all errors if you found & then generate return file 
7. Log in to the government portal for GST filing.
8. Upload the GSTR-1 JSON file on the portal.
9. Review the filing details and submit the return.