Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA ID)
Department / Authority: National Health Authority (ABHA / ABDM)
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Check off the requirements below to verify if you have everything ready before visiting the portal.
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What this service does
National digital health identification under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) operated by the National Health Authority. ABHA provides citizens with a unique 14-digit digital health ID to securely store, access, and share medical records, lab reports, and prescriptions with verified healthcare providers across India.
Who can use it / Eligibility
All Indian citizens and residents of any age. Creating an ABHA ID is voluntary and accessible to every citizen.
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1Aadhaar Card (recommended for instant paperless creation via OTP), OR
- 2Driving Licence (alternative creation method), OR
- 3Self-declared mobile number.
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit the official ABHA registration portal at https://abha.abdm.gov.in/.
- 2Select 'Create ABHA Number' and choose 'Using Aadhaar'.
- 3Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and agree to the consent terms.
- 4Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- 5Verify pre-populated demographic details and create your custom ABHA Address (e.g., yourname@abdm).
- 6Download your digital ABHA Card PDF featuring your 14-digit number and QR code.
Citizens can create an ABHA card in person at any empanelled Government Hospital, Primary Health Centre (PHC), Community Health Centre (CHC), or nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
Key Service Facts
100% Free (₹0). ABHA creation, digital card download, and ABDM health record storage are completely free public services.
Instantaneous (Less than 2 minutes for digital ABHA card generation and instant PDF download).
1800-11-4477 / 14477 (Toll Free) | abdm@nha.gov.in
Every URL, document list, and fee requirement is verified against gov.in or nic.in portals. (abdm.gov.in).
Transactions occur only on government websites. Never share OTPs or passwords with third parties.
