Step-by-Step Guide to Link Your Mobile with Seva Sindhu
To use Seva Sindhu smoothly—login with OTP, receive SMS updates, track applications, and avoid errors—your mobile number must be verified and linked.
Most people get stuck because they don’t complete the OTP validation step, or try using a different mobile number than the one connected to Aadhaar (during registration).
This guide shows the correct, official-friendly method with simple steps and quick fixes.
What “Link Your Mobile with Seva Sindhu” Actually Means
When your mobile is linked/verified:
Seva Sindhu itself mentions that SMS will be sent at each step after submitting an application.
Before You Start: Keep These Ready
Keep these ready so you don’t get stuck:
Link Mobile During New User Registration
This is the cleanest way because it creates your account and verifies your mobile number properly.
Step-by-step (Simple)
- Go to the Seva Sindhu website and click New User Registration
- You’ll be redirected to DigiLocker
- Enter your 16-digit Aadhaar number
- Click Next → OTP will go to the mobile linked with Aadhaar
- Enter OTP and continue
- Click Allow to share details back to Seva Sindhu
- Now on Seva Sindhu, enter:
- Email (optional)
- Your mobile number
- Password
- Captcha
- Click Submit
- You’ll see a verification step → enter Mobile OTP and validate
- You should see a registration successful message, and you can log in later using mobile/email
That’s your mobile linked + verified correctly.
Which Mobile Gets the OTP?
This is where many people get confused:
So if you don’t have access to the Aadhaar-linked mobile, registration can fail early.
If You’re Already Registered (How to “Link” Mobile in Practical Terms)
If you already have an account, the “linking” part usually means:
Try this first (fast)
On the Seva Sindhu services page, you’ll typically see:
Use Get OTP to log in with your registered number.
If OTP comes to your phone → your mobile is already linked.
How to Confirm Your Mobile Is Linked Successfully
Your mobile is linked if:
Common Problems
OTP Not Coming
Try:
Wait 2–3 minutes and tap Resend OTP
Switch to a better network area
Don’t use VPN
Try Chrome / another browser
If you still don’t get OTP, it could be a server delay (especially during peak hours).
“Mobile Number Already Registered.”
This usually means you already have an account with that number.
Do this:
Try Get OTP login first
If you forgot your password, use Forgot Password (OTP-based options are commonly provided on the portal)
You Don’t Have Access to Aadhaar-Linked Mobile
Since DigiLocker OTP goes to the Aadhaar-linked mobile during registration, you may need to first update your Aadhaar mobile through official Aadhaar update channels (then retry registration). The Seva Sindhu registration step clearly depends on Aadhaar-linked OTP.
4) Portal Not Loading / Page Errors
Do this:
Use Chrome
Clear cache
Try again later
Avoid peak hours
The Seva Sindhu user manual also mentions browser compatibility basics.
Tips to Make Mobile Linking Smooth (Small Things, Big Help)
Need Help?
If you’re stuck (OTP issues, account lock, mobile mismatch), Seva Sindhu provides helpdesk numbers on its portal:
8088304855 / 6361799796 / 9380204364 / 9380206704 (working days 9 AM–6 PM). You can also read: How to Verify Your Seva Sindhu Application Status Correctly
FAQs
Final Words
Linking your mobile with Seva Sindhu is not complicated—most of the time, it’s just about finishing the full registration + OTP validation properly, and understanding which OTP goes to which number.
