Unlock e-Aadhaar PDF
Open your password-protected e-Aadhaar PDF. Password is auto-built from your name and year of birth.
e-Aadhaar PDF password format — and how to unlock it instantly
Every e-Aadhaar downloaded from the UIDAI website or DigiLocker is password-protected. UIDAI sets the password using a fixed formula: first 4 letters of your name in UPPERCASE + your 4-digit year of birth. Example — name Ravi Kumar, born 1985 → password RAVI1985. This tool builds that password from your inputs and unlocks the PDF entirely in your browser.
Where you receive your e-Aadhaar PDF
- UIDAI website (uidai.gov.in) — downloaded after OTP verification
- DigiLocker — the Aadhaar PDF stored in your DigiLocker is also password-protected
- mAadhaar app — PDF export from the app follows the same password format
- Email delivery — UIDAI occasionally sends Aadhaar via registered email, also protected
Name shorter than 4 characters?
If your first name has fewer than 4 letters (e.g. Ali), UIDAI uses as many letters as are available. Try ALI1990 first. If that fails, try using the first 4 letters of your full name including surname — some cards use ALIK if the surname is Khan. Use the Aadhaar Password Format page for a full reference on all edge cases.
How to use this tool
- Upload your e-Aadhaar PDF.
- Enter the first 4 letters of your name (UPPERCASE) and your 4-digit year of birth.
- Click Unlock & Download — the unlocked PDF saves to your device.
Frequently asked questions
Wrong password error — what should I try?
Use the name exactly as printed on your Aadhaar card. Try all-uppercase. If your name is hyphenated or has a space, try just the first word. Check whether your card uses initials before the given name.
Does it matter if I use lowercase?
UIDAI specifies UPPERCASE. Most PDF readers treat passwords as case-sensitive — always use capital letters for the name portion.
My name on Aadhaar has only 3 letters — what's the password?
Use those 3 letters + the birth year. E.g. name 'ALI' born 1992 → try ALI1992. If incorrect, try the first letter of your surname added to make 4 characters.
Is unlocking an Aadhaar PDF legal?
Yes. You are unlocking your own document using the password UIDAI issued to you. This is no different from typing the password in a PDF reader.
Is my Aadhaar document safe?
100% safe. Everything happens inside your browser — your PDF and the personal details you enter are never sent to any server.