DigiYatra registration takes a few minutes on your phone, and it can save you time at the terminal entry and security gates. The service lets you pass through checks using your face instead of showing your ID and boarding pass at every step. This guide explains how to register, what to keep ready and where things can go wrong.
Quick answer
- Install the DigiYatra app and sign up with your mobile number and OTP.
- Add your Aadhaar details, directly or through DigiLocker.
- Take a selfie so the app can match it with your Aadhaar photo.
- Add your boarding pass before each flight, as a scan, image or PDF.
- Use the DigiYatra gate only at airports and terminals that support it.
How DigiYatra registration works
First, download the DigiYatra app from the Play Store or the App Store. Then register with your phone number and confirm the OTP. The app creates your profile after that.
Next, link your Aadhaar credentials. You can enter them directly or pull them through DigiLocker. If you do not have a DigiLocker account tied to your Aadhaar, set that up first.
Finally, take a selfie. The app checks it against the photo in your Aadhaar record. Once the match passes, your DigiYatra ID is ready.
Before every flight
Your DigiYatra ID is a one time setup, but each trip needs a fresh step. Add your boarding pass to the app before you leave home. You can scan it, upload an image or upload a PDF.
The app also asks you to consent to sharing your credentials and boarding pass details with the airport. This is how the gates know you are a passenger on a flight that day. So make sure the name on your ticket matches the name in your DigiYatra profile.
At the airport: what the steps look like
Mumbai airport’s DigiYatra page lays out the flow clearly. You enter the terminal through the DigiYatra gate and scan your face. After that, you pass a face scanner at the pre-security hold area. A second scan at the post-security hold area completes your security check, and you then self board at the gate.
Keep in mind that gates differ from airport to airport. Some places have cameras only at certain gates, so carry a copy of your boarding pass on your phone. In short, treat DigiYatra as a shortcut and not a replacement for a backup.
Which airports and flights are covered
Coverage is not the same everywhere, and it changes over time. The Mumbai airport page, for example, says the service is for domestic passengers on select flights, and it describes arrivals as not yet supported. Its own text is also inconsistent about which terminals are included.
Therefore, check the DigiYatra app or your airport’s website before you travel. Our report on the DigiYatra trial for international flights shows how the service is expanding.
What happens to your face data
Privacy is a common worry. According to the Mumbai airport page, your biometric data is used only to verify you at boarding and is deleted within 24 hours of departure. Earlier coverage of the service also reported that officials said the data stays on your phone and that airport side data must be purged within a day.
Still, you should read the consent screen in the app before you accept it. It tells you exactly what is shared with the airport.
Common problems and quick fixes
The most frequent issue is a name mismatch between the ticket and the profile. Fix this by updating the profile or the booking before you reach the airport. Another issue is a boarding pass that will not upload. In that case, try a different format, such as a PDF instead of an image.
Poor lighting can also make the face scan fail. Remove your cap or mask, look straight at the camera, and try once more. If it still fails, use the normal queue, because you can always check in the regular way.
Travelling with a child is another grey area. Early guides noted that one ID is linked to one phone, so confirm the current rules with the airport before you rely on DigiYatra for a family trip.
A short checklist
- App installed and registered with your mobile number.
- Aadhaar linked, selfie matched.
- Boarding pass added, name checked.
- Airport and terminal confirmed as supported.
- Paper or phone copy of the boarding pass as a backup.
For the airport’s own walk through, see the Mumbai airport DigiYatra page.
FAQ
Is DigiYatra registration compulsory?
No. It is optional, and you can always use the normal entry and security lanes. Registration only helps you skip some document checks.
Do I need Aadhaar for DigiYatra registration?
Yes, the app asks for your Aadhaar credentials, either entered directly or through DigiLocker. The selfie is then matched against your Aadhaar photo.
Can I use DigiYatra on every flight?
Not yet. Support depends on the airport, the terminal and sometimes the flight, so confirm in the app before you travel.