How to open an eAadhaar PDF safely
Most eAadhaar files do not need password recovery. UIDAI publishes a standard format, so the correct first step is to try that rule yourself for free. Use a recovery service only when your own authorised file still does not open.
Official eAadhaar password format
UIDAI says the password is the first four characters of the name printed on Aadhaar, in CAPITAL letters, followed by the year of birth in YYYY format.
For example, a printed name of SURESH KUMAR and birth year 1990 gives SURE1990. If the printed name has fewer than four characters, UIDAI's examples use the available characters followed by the year.
Try these checks before recovery
Build the password from the details printed on the Aadhaar document, not from a nickname or a different identity record.
Read the printed English name
Use the first characters exactly as the name appears in English on the Aadhaar record. Keep letters uppercase and do not translate a name from another script.
Append only the birth year
Use four digits such as 1990. Do not add the day, month, slash, hyphen, space or full date of birth.
Check punctuation and short names
An initial or punctuation mark printed within the first four characters may matter. UIDAI publishes examples for dotted initials and names shorter than four letters.
Why the official password may appear to fail
A failed attempt does not automatically mean the PDF has a custom password. These details cause most mismatches.
The name changed after the PDF was issued
Use the details associated with the downloaded eAadhaar version. A later profile correction may not match an older file.
The wrong year was used
Use the year recorded by UIDAI. A declared or approximate birth year can differ from the year used on another document.
The file is damaged or not from UIDAI
A corrupt download, renamed attachment or third-party document may show a password error even when the password is correct. Download a fresh copy from the official portal when possible.
When a recovery check is appropriate
If the official construction and a fresh UIDAI download still fail, an authorised recovery check can verify whether the PDF uses a different value or whether the file itself is damaged. Upload only a document that belongs to you or that you are expressly authorised to access.
LostMyPassPro runs a free initial check. If a verified result is found, the private status page shows proof and the exact local price in rupees, including GST, before you decide whether to pay. There is no subscription.
Transparent local pricing after a result
Start with a free check. If your password or unlocked file is verified, the private status page shows proof and the exact price in rupees, including GST, before payment. No subscription and no charge for an unsuccessful Fast Check.
Use only for a file you own or are authorised to access.
eAadhaar password FAQ
Is the eAadhaar password my full date of birth?
No. UIDAI's published rule uses the birth year in YYYY format after the first four printed name characters.
Should I type the name in lowercase?
No. UIDAI specifies CAPITAL letters for the name portion.
Can I upload somebody else's Aadhaar file?
Only if you have clear authority from the document owner. The service is intended for files you own or are authorised to access.
Will I be charged before a password is found?
The initial check is free. If it succeeds, the status page shows proof and the exact price before payment.
Related India PDF guides
Password instructions are issuer-specific. Use the guide that matches the exact document, bank or app that created your PDF.