How to Delete a DigiLocker Account?

DigiLocker is a secure application approved by the Government of India. Here, one can digitally access their official documents, from an Aadhaar card to a driving licence and much more. Users have the right to delete their DigiLocker account; they can contact DigiLocker Support for assistance with account deletion.  

Key takeaways: 

1. DigiLocker is a government-approved application.
2. A user cannot delete the DigiLocker account directly and instantly. 
3. One needs to send a pre-request via email or online support to delete the DigiLocker account.

What is a DigiLocker app? 

DigiLocker is an application that gives secure access to the digitally recorded documents of the user. It is a government-approved app and can also be accessed through an online portal. One can access the Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, marksheets, etc. through DigiLocker. 

DigiLocker is the initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and IT, and there are 70+ crore users of it. You can easily use the app by registering, verifying yourself, and fetching your documents to share if you want to.

What are the advantages of the DigiLocker account? 

There are multiple benefits of the DigiLocker account, and these benefits give people enough reason why one should have the DigiLocker.

Here are the benefits of the DigiLocker account: 

1. One can access important documents anywhere and anytime. 
2. These digital documents are authentic and valid as the original documents. 
3. It also benefits citizens with faster delivery services in the fields of health, education, employment, etc.
4. It also provides real-time verification for the agencies.
5. Access to the documents is completely secure for the citizens.

Hence, these are the advantages of DigiLocker accounts. 

What are the disadvantages of DigiLocker? 

DigiLocker has certain disadvantages that it brings with it, even though it is a secure app and completely digitalised. 

Here are the disadvantages of DigiLocker: 

1. Accessing DigiLocker requires a heavy dependency on the Internet; without the Internet, it would create trouble in accessing DigiLocker. 
2. Still, in many places, DigiLocker documents are not accepted, and hard copies are required. 
3. DigiLocker is a highly digitalised application. Digital features can bring some drawbacks, like technical glitches, security threats, etc.

Hence, these are the disadvantages of DigiLocker. 

How to delete the DigiLocker account? 

To delete the DigiLocker account, one needs to send a request through email or through the online app. It does not provide direct access to delete the account. 

Here are the steps to delete the DigiLocker account: 

1. Open the DigiLocker app. 
2. Click on the menu option present at the bottom of the home page.
3. Click on the “Help” option.
4. You will be shifted to the help centre page.
5. Click on the "Raise a query” option from the menu of the help centre page.
6. Now you will be redirected to the Chrome page of DigiLocker.