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📌 What is DIGIPIN?

- A 10-character alphanumeric code that precisely represents a 4 m × 4 m grid on the map—unlike traditional 6-digit area-based PIN codes .
- Developed by India Post in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and ISRO’s NRSC, it forms part of the national digital address system .
- It enhances delivery precision, emergency response, and address-based services, especially in rural or under-addressed areas .
Why You’d Want One

- Exact Delivery – Eliminates misdeliveries in dense urban areas.
- Emergency Services – Helps ambulances or emergency responders find your exact doorstep.
- Formal Addressing – Enables official forms, e-commerce, and logistics to pinpoint your home.
- Digital Infrastructure – Supports smart-city planning and geo-based governance .
1. Enable Location or Manually Enter Coordinates
- You’ll be prompted to allow your device’s GPS access—click Allow.
- Alternatively, you can manually enter the latitude and longitude of your home .
2. Consent to Terms
If a privacy or consent pop-up appears, click “I consent”—DIGIPIN uses location data but doesn’t collect personal info .
3. View and Copy Your 10‑Character Code
The system will instantly show your unique DIGIPIN (e.g., 39J-53M-TJF9
) tied to your precise location .
Be sure to copy or note it down.
4. Optionally, Decode or Reverse Lookup
You can also reverse from a DIGIPIN back to lat/long coordinates or verify it against a map interface .
5. Use It Offline or Integrate
- DIGIPIN’s logic is open-source, enabling offline generation or integration into apps .
- Developers or municipalities can embed it in apps, delivery services, or emergency systems.
❓ FAQ – Quick Answers
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Does it replace PIN code? | No. DIGIPIN adds location precision in addition to the area‑based PIN code . |
Need an account? | No login required—just location access or coordinates . |
Privacy concerns? | No personal data is stored—DIGIPIN contains only geo-coordinates . |
Works in villages/rural? | Yes, grid covers all areas—urban, rural, remote, even offshore . |
Offline use? | Yes—thanks to open-source code, you can generate/interpret DIGIPIN offline . |
🏠 Using Your DIGIPIN for Your House

Once generated:
- Add it to your address for delivery services (e‑commerce, groceries, medicines).
- Use it in official forms requiring location information.
- Share it during emergencies to enable precise rescue.
- Save it in contacts or house documents for future use.
🔄 Insights & Tips

- The portal uses GNSS/GPS from your device—so ensure good signal for accuracy .
- Each apartment or house grid has a unique DIGIPIN—don’t assume multiple flats share the same code unless in the same 4 × 4 m box.
- While current use is voluntary, adopters include e‑commerce, municipal bodies, and emergency services.
🧾 In Summary
- Visit the Know Your DIGIPIN portal
- Allow GPS or enter coordinates
- Consent, then view your 10‑digit code
- Copy, share, and integrate it into your address