Before you use DigiLocker in WhatsApp, it is mandatory to set up a DigiLocker account, which will collect all your required documents.
The steps for doing so online are as follows:
Step 1: Go to the official website of DigiLocker.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Sign-up’ option. A registration form will open.
Step 3: Enter personal details like name, mobile number, e-mail id, DOB, Aadhaar Card number, etc. Also, set a strong 6-digit security pin mandatorily.
Step 4: Now, an OTP will be generated, or it will ask for your fingerprint for authentication.
Step 5: Once the authentication is completed, it will ask you to create a username and password for future access.
Step 6: Now submit all this information and set up your DigiLocker account by clicking on the ‘Sign-up’ option. After your account is successfully created, the DigiLocker portal will show your dashboard on the screen.
The steps for doing so by downloading their official application are as follows:
Step 1: Download the official DigiLocker application on your mobile phone from the play store or app store.
Step 2: Open the app and select your preferred language to proceed.
Step 3: Scroll down and locate the ‘Get started’ option and click on it.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Create an account’ option.
Step 5: A registration form will open. Here, enter all the required details like name, DOB, gender, mobile number, e-mail id, Aadhaar Card number, etc. Additionally, provide a strong 6-digit security pin.
Step 6: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 7: An OTP will be generated on your registered mobile number or e-mail id for verification purposes.
Step 8: After this verification is successful, your DigiLocker account will be created successfully.