DigiLocker keeps the sign-up simple: it works only with your Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to it. You will need that phone with you.
Step 1 — Create your account
Go to digilocker.gov.in and choose "Sign Up". Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha, then the one-time password sent to your linked mobile number. Set a password — treat it as seriously as your bank password.
Step 2 — Install the mobile app
Install "DigiLocker" from the official Play Store or App Store (the publisher is the Government of India / National Informatics Centre). Log in with the same account. The app and desktop share one locker.
Key takeaways
- Sign-up needs Aadhaar plus OTP on the linked mobile number.
- Issued documents are agency-verified; self-uploaded files are not.
- Sharing = a revocable verified link, never a password.
Step 3 — Issue your first documents
Open the "Issued Documents" tab and pick the services you already hold — a driving licence or vehicle registration are the fastest wins. The document appears inside your locker, digitally signed by the issuing agency.
Step 4 — Share a verified copy
Open any issued document and tap "Share" to generate a URI link. Anyone you share it with can open it and read "This is a digital document issued by Government of India" with a verification check.
What you should do
- Never share your DigiLocker password or the OTP used for login.
- Use only the official app — there are lookalike apps with ads and data harvesting.
- Keep your registered mobile number updated; it is the recovery key for the whole locker.