How to secure your PAN, Aadhaar, and other important documents in DigiLocker?

2 min read | Updated on May 16, 2025, 14:55 IST

SUMMARY

Securing your documents digitally is crucial, especially in uncertain times. DigiLocker is a government-owned cloud-based service enabling storage, sharing and verification of documents and certificates. It provides access to authentic digital documents in an individual's digital wallet.

Digilocker documents are recognised and accepted by institutions all around the country.

In emergencies, you might not get to collect your important documents. In uncertain conditions, like war and pandemics, our crucial identification and financial documents should be secure and with us if needed at any time. Further, misplacing these documents can cause trouble as they are necessary for many daily life activities.

How can you ensure the safety of your important documents?

Ensure that you have a digital copy of all your documents, like Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, passport, etc. You can keep these documents in a cloud-based application such as DigiLocker. Further, make sure that you have the physical copies secure in a bag so you can find them all at once.

How to secure documents in DigiLocker?

DigiLocker is a cloud-based platform for storing, sharing, and verifying important digital documents securely. It’s an initiative by the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) under the Digital India programme.

Here are the steps you can follow to store documents in DigiLocker:

Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker website or download the DigiLocker app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Sign in, if you already have an account, or create a new account.

Step 3: Link Aadhaar if you want (this is optional)—it will allow you to access government-issued documents like driving licenses and PAN cards.

Step 4: Click on ‘Upload Documents’ and upload files from your device. You can also search for specific documents, like certificates or marksheets, and provide consent for DigiLocker to fetch the documents for you from relevant issuers like CBSE.

You can also share these files on the DigiLocker platform. Remember to ensure that the files are under 10 MB, as it is the maximum acceptable size on DigiLocker.

Benefits of using DigiLocker

Accessibility: You can access these records anytime from anywhere, allowing you to be prepared for emergencies. Plus, you don’t need to carry these documents everywhere with you.

Secure: These documents can be stored securely, preventing loss or damage.

Verification: Documents fetched from educational institutions on DigiLocker offer verification and are accepted as official credentials.

DigiLocker provides a safe and convenient way of securing your documents and empowers citizens to manage their documents digitally and efficiently. DigiLocker documents are recognised and accepted by institutions all around the country. It streamlines the process of document storage, sharing, and verification.