DigiLocker is India’s government‑run wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital document wallet that lets you store and access essential documents such as Aadhaar, driving licence, PAN and academic certificates digitally. It’s linked to your Aadhaar and mobile number for secure access. Keeping your account secure with a strong password and security PIN is key to protecting your personal information.

❓ Forgot Your DigiLocker Password?

If you can’t remember your DigiLocker password, don’t worry — you can reset it easily using your registered details.

🔐 Steps to Reset Your Password

Visit the Official DigiLocker Website
Go to the official portal or open the DigiLocker app and tap Sign In.

Click on “Forgot Password?”
You’ll see this link on the login page. Tap it to start the reset process.

Enter Your Registered mobile or Aadhaar
Provide either your linked mobile number or Aadhaar number.

Receive OTP Verification
An OTP (One‑Time Password) will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP to confirm your identity.

Set a New Password
Once verified, you’ll be prompted to enter and confirm a new secure password — make it strong with a mix of letters, numbers and symbols.

After this, your DigiLocker password will be updated and you can log in again.

🔑 What if You Forgot Your Security PIN?

Besides the main password, DigiLocker also uses a 6‑digit security PIN for quick access and authentication steps. If you’ve forgotten this PIN, you can reset it too:

🔄 How to Reset Your DigiLocker PIN

Open DigiLocker App or Website
Go to the login screen.

Select “Forgot Security PIN?”
This option appears right on the login page.

Choose an ID Method
You can verify using your mobile number, Aadhaar, PAN or Driving License — depending on what details you have linked with your account.

Enter Required Details
Fill in the identification fields based on the method you chose.

Verify via OTP
You’ll get an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter it to proceed.

Create a New PIN
Once verified, set a new 6‑digit security PIN and confirm it.

➡️ After this, your previous PIN is replaced and you can use the new one immediately whenever needed.

🛡️ Tips to Avoid Future Lockouts

Here are some simple tips to reduce the chances of forgetting your login details again:

• Use a Password Manager – This safely stores your password and PIN.
• Choose a PIN You Can Remember – But avoid predictable numbers like dates or repeated digits.
• Link Your mobile and Aadhaar Carefully – Having both linked makes recovery via OTP easy.

🆘 What to Do If You Still Can’t Reset

Sometimes, you might data-face issues like OTP not arriving or details not being accepted. In such cases:

• Double‑check your registered mobile number and Aadhaar linkage.
• Try via both app and web browser — sometimes one works better.
• Contact DigiLocker Support through the official help section if problems persist.

📌 Quick Summary

Issue

Solution

Forgot Password

Use “Forgot Password?”, verify with OTP, set new password.

Forgot Security PIN

Use “Forgot Security PIN?”, verify with OTP, set new 6‑digit PIN.

Trouble Receiving OTP

Ensure correct mobile linked to Aadhaar; try again later.

 

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