Quick answer
The e-Aadhaar PDF password is the first four letters of your name in capital letters followed by your year of birth, for example SURE1990 for Suresh born in 1990. Enter it to open the file. To save a copy without a password, use Remove password with the same password.
What is the e-Aadhaar password?
UIDAI protects every downloaded e-Aadhaar PDF with a password made of two parts:
- The first four letters of your name as printed on Aadhaar, in CAPITAL letters.
- Your year of birth in YYYY format.
| Name on Aadhaar | Year of birth | Password |
|---|---|---|
| Suresh Kumar | 1990 | SURE1990 |
| Priya Shah | 2001 | PRIY2001 |
If your name has initials, dots or is very short, check UIDAI's official help page for the exact rule.
How do I remove the password from e-Aadhaar?
You need the password — this is for your own document, not for bypassing protection.
- Open Remove password and add the e-Aadhaar PDF.
- Type the password (for example SURE1990).
- Click Unlock PDF and download the unlocked copy.
Many upload portals reject password-protected files, so the unlocked copy is what you'll usually submit.
Is it safe to remove the password?
The password protects your Aadhaar if the file is lost or forwarded. Keep the unlocked copy only as long as you need it, and don't leave it in shared folders or chats. If you need to send it by email, add your own password back with Protect PDF and share the password separately.
The file is too big for the portal — what now?
Run the unlocked PDF through Compress PDF. e-Aadhaar PDFs are usually small already, but this helps when a portal has a tight limit.
Unlocking happens entirely in your browser. Your Aadhaar file and password are never sent to any server.
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