What is DigiLocker and How to Use It?

DigiLocker is a government of India attempt to move towards paperless and digital administration as part of the Digital India agenda. There was a period when documents had to be authenticated by a gazetted officer before they could be used as acceptable proof. Getting the documents renewed was time-consuming and difficult if they were lost. Instead of self-attestation, the government has developed provisions for digital documentation and e-signing through DigiLocker to address these issues.

Following these steps will help you Open a DigiLocker Online

Signing Up for DigiLocker

DigiLocker is a very secure technology, as Aadhaar authentication is used to safeguard both the cloud and the mobile app. To use the services, you must enter your Aadhaar number and a one-time password (OTP). To register for a new account, go to https://digitallocker.gov.in/. To access your DigiLocker account, enter your Username and Password. You may also use your Aadhaar number and OTP to log in.

Obtaining documents or storing them on DigiLocker

You can upload your documents and even have them certified by the appropriate government agency. If you wish to upload documents to DigiLocker, first choose the type of document you want to submit, then scan the document and upload the scanned copy. You can e-sign the document and share it with the requester agency using the Aadhaar authentication mechanism via OTP.

Get Educational Certificates Issued Digitally

Obtaining educational and academic certificates from the appropriate Education Board has never been easier. The DigiLocker app is where you can get your educational documents and certifications printed. In the DigiLocker ecosystem, there are over 20 crore educational certifications. In DigiLocker, students receive certificates from 15 central and state school boards as well as technical universities. CBSE, CICSE, BSEB, PSEB, Maharashtra State Board, Jharkhand Academic Council, NIOS, and others are some of the most well-known issuing authorities in this division.

DigiLocker Benefits

• Customer Benefits: The Digilocker will result in cost savings, the elimination of customer complaints about non-delivery of policy copies, quicker insurance service turnaround times, faster claims processing and payment, fewer disputes and frauds, and so on.
• Important papers can be saved at any time and from any location.
• Documents can be legally authenticated in the same way that originals are.
• It is simple to share documents with others.