How to Remove Documents From DigiLocker?

DigiLocker or Digital Locker is an affordable and easy way of storing your official documents in cloud space, digitally and safely. As you can upload and download documents from there easily, you can also remove or delete documents as and when required. However, you cannot delete your existing Digilocker account.

If you are struggling to delete or remove your documents from DigiLocker, navigate through this write-up to know the step-wise process of how to delete documents from DigiLocker.

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How to Delete Documents From DigiLocker Website?

You can upload and access all the official documents and certificates through your valid DigiLocker account. As you get verified with your DigiLocker account, it cannot delete your existing account but can remove or delete your documents, except your Aadhaar card from the official site. Here are the simple and hassle-free steps to assist you with the ways to remove documents from DigiLocker:

Step 1: Open the official website of Digilocker.

Step 2: Now, log in to your Digilocker account by entering your mobile number or Aadhaar card details.

Step 3: It will generate an OTP and send it to your registered mobile number.

Step 4: Now, use the code to log in to your account.

Step 5: Then, click on the “Drive” section at the top left corner of your DigiLocker web page.

Step 6: You can view all your uploaded documents there. Select the ones you require to remove or delete. If you need to delete all of them, you can select all.

Step 7: You will notice a bin icon too, click on the “delete” option to confirm the removal of this document.

You will get a confirmation that all these documents have been deleted from your account. This is valid for all the documents in DigiLocker, be it your PAN card, Aadhaar card, mark sheets or other necessary documents.

Now, if you are still new to this cloud storage and want to learn about what it does, it would help to get an in-depth idea about the platform.

Why Delete Documents From DigiLocker Mobile App?

You can remove or delete documents from DigiLocker due to several security reasons. These are as follows:

Security Risks and Viruses: You can delete or remove documents from DigiLocker if you feel viruses or security risks are harming your documents which are crucial.
Unnecessary Documents: There are lots of documents we upload and download in the DigiLocker app. However, if there are any documents you feel are unnecessary and do not require to be there, you can remove them.
Misplacing Your Mobile: If you have misplaced your mobile phone, which consists of your DigiLocker app, it is better to remove your documents from there. Although you have a separate locker password, to ensure safety, you can remove your confidential documents.
Software Update: In case your app is not performing adequately, and you need to restart and reinstall your application or update it, you can remove your necessary documents and then continue with the process to ensure safety. You can upload documents later again.

So, now you have a complete idea of how to delete documents from DigiLocker. However, in case you are not confident in handling the app, you can seek help from a person who knows about the process.

FAQs on How to Delete Documents From DigiLocker

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What to do if I have forgotten DigiLocker username and password?

You do not have to use username and password to login to digilocker anymore. Now you can use your registered mobile number or 12 digit Aadhaar number to login to your DigiLocker account.

Can you delete files from the DigiLocker app?

Yes, you can remove existing files from DigiLocker. You can either use DigiLocker website or the app to remove your documents like marksheet, certificates, or any other obsolete documents that you have saved with DigiLocker.

Why did I not receive the OTP to login to DigiLocker?

Most of the times, you will receive the DigiLocker OTP instantaneously. In case you have not received the OTP, verify your number. If all the details are correct then there might be a server issue, wait for some time before trying again.

How much space is there in the DigiLocker account?

You can upload your graduation and post-graduation certificates. Also, you can add PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving licence, passport, electricity bill, and other necessary documents. That means you have an initial storage space of 10MB for free to help you store all your necessary documents. However, the government plans to extend the space to 1GB for each locker to allow you to save more documents.