DigiLocker services can be easily accessed and used to save important documents on WhatsApp. All you need to do is follow some simple steps mentioned in this article.
Get Access To Documents Using DigiLocker
Gone are the days when it was necessary to carry important documents from one place to another whenever needed. It has become convenient to have access to all the important documents using a few clicks. The Ministry of Electronics and Information technology has announced that WhatsApp users will be able to use DigiLocker and can easily download their important documents on WhatsApp.DigiLocker is a digital document wallet provided by the government of India where citizens can keep their important documents virtually.
How To Use DigiLocker On WhatsApp?
DigiLocker on WhatsApp can be availed using a few simple steps.
- If you have not used the Digilocker before, visit https://www.digilocker.gov.in/ and register yourself as a new user. It uses Aadhar details to verify new users.
- Enter your name, date of birth, gender, mobile no., and email id, and create a six-digit security pin. After OTP verification, upload your important documents.
- In case you are already registered on the portal, you can sign in to your account using your mobile/Aadhar number and security pin.
- Save My gov WhatsApp helpline number 9013151515 in your contact list. Open the contact in WhatsApp and drop a text ‘Hi’.
- After sending the message, you will receive many messages from the number. Among the messages received, click on Cowin services and DigiLocker services.
- Follow the instructions and click NO in case you do not have an active Digi locker. Verify your account using OTP and a twelve-digit Aadhaar number.
- Make sure that you need to provide your Aadhaar number even if you have an active digital locker.
- Post verification, get access to all the documents you have saved in your DigiLocker. Documents such as PAN card, Aadhar card, Driving Licenses, and Mark Sheets can be stored in the digital locker.
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Using the above mentioned steps, you can use WhatsApp account to get access to all your documents when required.