When you download your eAadhaar (digital Aadhaar) from UIDAI's website or DigiLocker, it comes as a password-protected PDF. The reason is simple: security.
🔒 Quick Answer
The password for your eAadhaar PDF is: First 4 letters of your name (CAPITAL) + Birth year (4 digits)
Example: If your name is "Rahul Sharma" and birth year is 1990, password is RAHU1990
Why is Aadhaar PDF Password-Protected?
Aadhaar contains sensitive personal information:
- 12-digit Aadhaar number – Your unique identity number
- Full name, date of birth – Personal details
- Address – Residential information
- Photo and biometrics – Visual identification
If someone downloads your eAadhaar by mistake or it gets saved on a shared computer, the password prevents unauthorized access. Only someone who knows your name and birth year can open it.
How to Find Your eAadhaar Password
Password Formula:
First 4 Letters (CAPITAL) + Birth Year
All letters must be UPPERCASE
Examples:
Name: Priya Verma | Birth Year: 1985
Password: PRIY1985
Name: Amit Kumar Singh | Birth Year: 1992
Password: AMIT1992
Name: S Ramesh (Short name) | Birth Year: 1978
Password: SRAM1978
Common Issues and Solutions
❌ Issue: Password not working
Solution:
- • Make sure all letters are UPPERCASE (capital)
- • Use exactly 4 letters from your name (as shown on Aadhaar)
- • Use full 4-digit birth year, not 2-digit
- • Don't add spaces between name and year
❌ Issue: Name has only 3 letters
Solution: If your name is very short (like "Ali"), add the first letter(s) of your last name to make 4 characters. Example: "Ali Khan" → ALIK1990
❌ Issue: Don't remember exact name on Aadhaar
Solution: Use our eAadhaar Password Tool to generate all possible password combinations based on your name variations.
Step-by-Step: Opening eAadhaar
- 1
Download eAadhaar PDF
Get it from UIDAI website or DigiLocker app
- 2
Open with PDF reader
Use Adobe Reader, Chrome, or any PDF viewer
- 3
Enter password
Type first 4 letters (CAPITAL) + birth year
- ✓
Access your eAadhaar
PDF will open and you can view/print it
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓ The password is case-sensitive—always use CAPITAL letters
- ✓ Save the password in your phone notes for easy access later
- ✓ Never share your eAadhaar PDF publicly or on WhatsApp groups
- ✓ Use masked Aadhaar (first 8 digits hidden) for applications when possible
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