eAadhaar PDF password: how to open your Aadhaar PDF
Quick answer: The password for the eAadhaar PDF you download from UIDAI is the first 4 letters of your name in CAPITAL letters followed by your year of birth (YYYY).
Example: SURESH KUMAR born in 1990 → password is SURE1990.
Why is the Aadhaar PDF locked?
When you download your e-Aadhaar from the official UIDAI website or the mAadhaar app, the file is password-protected so that a downloaded copy can't be opened by just anyone who finds it on your phone or laptop. That's good for security, but it's annoying when you need to view, print, or upload the file to a bank, job or exam portal and don't remember the format.
The exact password format
The password is a combination of two things, with no space between them:
- First 4 letters of your name exactly as printed on your Aadhaar — in CAPITAL letters.
- Your year of birth in four digits (YYYY).
| Name on Aadhaar | Year of birth | Password |
|---|---|---|
| SURESH KUMAR | 1990 | SURE1990 |
| Priya Sharma | 1996 | PRIY1996 |
| Anil | 1985 | ANIL1985 |
| Ria | 1995 | RIA1995 |
Common edge cases
- Name shorter than 4 letters (like "Ria" or "Om"): use the full name in capitals + birth year. So "Ria", 1995 → RIA1995.
- Capitalisation: the letters are always uppercase, regardless of how your name is printed.
- Spaces and initials: use the first four letters of the name as it appears, starting from the very first character. If your Aadhaar shows "K Suresh", the first four letters are KSUR.
- It still won't open? Double-check the year of birth printed on the card — some older Aadhaar cards show only a year, and that's the one to use.
How to remove the password (so it opens freely)
If you keep needing the file, it's easier to save a copy that opens without a password:
- Open the PDF Password Remover.
- Choose your locked eAadhaar PDF.
- Enter the password (the SURE1990-style one above).
- Download the unlocked copy. The text and quality are preserved — it simply opens without asking for a password.
Everything happens inside your browser. The file is never uploaded to any server, which matters a lot for a document like Aadhaar.
Before you share your Aadhaar anywhere
For most KYC and verification needs, UIDAI and the RBI recommend sharing a masked Aadhaar — where only the last four digits are visible. If you're sending a copy to a landlord, employer, or hotel, mask the first eight digits first with our Aadhaar masking tool. It reduces the risk of misuse without stopping the other side from verifying you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the password to open the eAadhaar PDF?
It is the first 4 letters of your name as printed on Aadhaar, in CAPITAL letters, followed by your year of birth in four digits. For example, SURESH KUMAR born in 1990 has the password SURE1990.
What if my name is shorter than 4 letters?
Use the full name in capitals followed by the birth year. For a name like RIA born in 1995, the password is RIA1995.
Can I remove the password from my Aadhaar PDF?
The eAadhaar PDF you download uses the name+birth-year password described here. (A separate 4-digit "share code" you set yourself applies only to the offline eKYC XML/QR share, which is a different file.)
Is it safe to remove the Aadhaar PDF password online?
Only use a tool that works entirely inside your browser and never uploads the file. ToolGalli's PDF unlocker processes the document on your device, so your Aadhaar is never sent to any server.
This guide is for general help only. For anything official, refer to UIDAI (uidai.gov.in). ToolGalli is an independent utility site and is not affiliated with UIDAI or the Government of India.