JanParichay

User Manual

JanParichay (Meri Pehchaan)

User Manual v1.0
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Table of Content

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 3

How to register/Sign Up on Jan Parichay (Meri-Pehchaan)? ....................................................................... 3

How to log into Jan Parichay (Meri-Pehchaan)? .......................................................................................... 7

Authentication Methods 1: User Name & Password (Default) ................................................................ 7

Authentication Methods 2: Mobile Number .......................................................................................... 10

Authentication Methods 3: Email/PAN/Aadhaar/Service Id/DL (Others) ............................................ 12

Method 3.1:- Email ............................................................................................................................ 12

Method 3.2:- Aadhaar Authentication ............................................................................................... 15

Method 3.3:- Service Id...................................................................................................................... 17

Method 3.4:- PAN .............................................................................................................................. 19

Method 3.5:- Driving License ............................................................................................................ 21

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Introduction
This manual contains a Step-by-Step process of understanding how to login to Jan Parichay (Meri-
Pehchaan) using different ways of authentication. Once you understand all the authentication
methods used for login, you can select the best option to secure your Jan Parichay account.

How to register/Sign Up on Jan Parichay (Meri-Pehchaan)?

Following is the Stepwise process to register/Sign Up on JanParichay (Meri Pehchaan):

Step 1: Go to JanParichay (Meri-Pehchaan) using ……………………………..

Now, the user will be redirected to the login/Sign Up screen.
Step 2: Click on the link: “Sign up for Meri-Pehchaan” provided below the login screen to
proceed. (Refer Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

Now, the user will be redirected to a Sign up form. (Refer Fig. 2)

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Fig. 2

Step 3: User will have to fill the required fields and create a JanParichay user Id using the suffix
“@janparichay.gov.in” and set a strong password. (Refer Fig. 3)

Fig. 3
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Step 4: Click the check box to “accept the Terms & Conditions” after reading it thoroughly and
then click the “accept” button in the pop-up to continue. (Refer Fig. 4)

Fig. 4

Step 5: Click the “Verify” button to proceed.

A confirmation pop-up will appear on the screen.
Step 6: Click “Continue” to proceed. (Refer Fig. 5)

Fig. 5
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***********You have successfully signed up on Jan Parichay.
Now, two options “Proceed with KYC” and “Skip to Dashboard” will appear on the screen. (Refer
Fig. 6)
Option 1: Choose “Proceed with KYC” in case you want to complete the KYC details of your
profile.
Option 2: Choose “Skip to Dashboard” to visit your Jan Parichay account.

Fig. 6

Jan Parichay User Dashboard

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How to log into Jan Parichay (Meri-Pehchaan)?

Given below is the Step-by-Step process to log into Jan Parichay (Meri-Pehchaan):
Step 1: Go to JanParichay (Meri-Pehchaan) using ……………………………..
The login screen will appear where user can login to their JanParichay (Meri-Pehchaan) accounts
using various authentication methods.
Step 2: Choose an Authentication method to login using your JanParichay (Meri-Pehchaan)
account credentials. (Refer Fig. 7)

Fig. 7

Authentication Methods 1: User Name & Password (Default)

Step A: User needs to enter the UserName and Password linked with his/her JanParichay
account in the required fields.
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Step B: Tap on the “check-box” to provide your consent to Meri Pehchaan Terms of use. (Refer
Fig. 8)
Step C: Click the “Sign In” button to continue.

Fig. 8

>>>User will be redirected to Two-Step Authentication.

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Step D: Choose any one of the Second factor Authentication option (OTP on Email, OTP on
Mobile, or Backup Code Authentication) and click the “Next” button to proceed. (Refer Fig. 9)

Fig. 9

Step E: Enter the OTP/Backup Code received on the linked Mobile/Email and click on “Sign In”
button to proceed. (Refer Fig. 10)

Fig. 10

****User has successfully Logged In to JanParichay using User Name and Password.
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Authentication Methods 2: Mobile Number
Step A: User needs to enter their registered Mobile Number and Password in the
required fields or tap on the “Password Less Authentication” to authenticate via
“OTP on Mobile.”
Step B: Tap on the “check-box” to provide your consent to Meri Pehchaan Terms
of use. (Refer Fig. 11)
Step C: Click the “Sign In” button to continue.

Fig. 11

Note: Using the Password Less Authentication, users can directly login to the
JanParichay (Meri Pehchaan) by providing the OTP received on their registered
number.
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Step D: Enter the “OTP received on Mobile Number” and click the “Sign In”
button to proceed. (Refer Fig. 12)

Fig. 12

****User has successfully logged in to JanParichay (Meri Pehchaan) using Mobile Number
Authentication.
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Authentication Methods 3: Email/PAN/Aadhaar/Service Id/DL (Others)

Method 3.1:- Email

Step A: Choose the “Email” option from the drop-down menu.
Step B: User needs to enter their registered Email Id and Password in the required fields or tap
on the “Password Less Authentication” to authenticate via “OTP on Email Id.”
Step C: Tap on the “check-box” to provide your consent to Meri Pehchaan Terms of use. (Refer
Fig. 13)
Step D: Click the “Sign In” button to continue.
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Fig. 13

Note: Using the Password Less Authentication, users can directly login to the JanParichay
(Meri Pehchaan) by providing the OTP received on their registered Email Id.
Now, the user will be redirected to the OTP verification page.
Step E: Enter the “OTP received on Email Id” and click the “Sign In” button to proceed. (Refer
Fig. 14)
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Fig. 14

****User has successfully logged in to JanParichay (Meri Pehchaan) using Email

Id Authentication.
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Method 3.2:- Aadhaar Authentication
Step A: Choose the “Aadhaar” option from the drop-down menu.
Step B: User needs to enter the Aadhaar Number and Password linked with his/her
JanParichay account in the required fields.
Step C: Tap on the “check-box” to provide your consent to Meri Pehchaan Terms
of use. (Refer Fig. 15)
Step D: Click the “Sign In” button to continue.

Fig. 15

Now, the user will be redirected to the “OTP” verification page.

Step E: Enter the “OTP” received on your registered mobile number and click “Sign In” button
to proceed. (Refer. 16)
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Fig. 16

****User has successfully Logged In to JanParichay using Aadhaar authentication.

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Method 3.3:- Service Id
Step A: Choose the “Service Id” option from the drop-down menu.
Step B: User needs to enter the Service Id and Password linked with Service integrated with
JanParichay in the required fields.
Step C: Tap on the “check-box” to provide your consent to Meri Pehchaan Terms of use. (Refer
Fig. 17)
Step D: Click the “Sign In” button to continue.

Fig. 17

Now, the user will be redirected to the “OTP” verification page.

Step E: Enter the “OTP” received on your mobile number linked with the service Id and click
“Sign In” button to proceed. (Refer. 18)
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Fig. 18

****User has successfully Logged In to JanParichay using Service Id authentication.

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Method 3.4:- PAN
Step A: Choose the “PAN” option from the drop-down menu.
Step B: User needs to enter the PAN Number and Password linked with his/her JanParichay
account in the required fields.
Step C: Tap on the “check-box” to provide your consent to Meri Pehchaan Terms of use. (Refer
Fig. 19)
Step D: Click the “Sign In” button to continue.

Fig. 19
Now, the user will be redirected to the “OTP” verification page.
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Step E: Enter the “OTP” received on your registered mobile number and click “Sign In” button
to proceed. (Refer. 20)

Fig. 20

****User has successfully Logged In to JanParichay using PAN authentication.

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Method 3.5:- Driving License
Step A: Choose the “Driving License” option from the drop-down menu.
Step B: User needs to enter the Driving License Number and Password linked with
his/her JanParichay account in the required fields.
Step C: Tap on the “check-box” to provide your consent to Meri Pehchaan Terms
of use. (Refer Fig. 21)
Step D: Click the “Sign In” button to continue.

Fig. 21
Now, the user will be redirected to the “OTP” verification page.
Step E: Enter the “OTP” received on your registered mobile number and click “Sign In” button
to proceed. (Refer. 22)
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Fig. 22

****User has successfully Logged In to JanParichay using Driving License authentication.

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Jan Parichay - User Dashboard

Now, we will take a look at the Jan Parichay SSO functionality and other security features offered
by the application. Once you understand all the features, you can change the settings as per your
requirement.

How to access SSO functionality?

After login to the application, you will be navigated to the Dashboard. All the services integrated
with Jan Parichay will appear on the screen.

Given-below are the various features of Jan Parichay (Meri-Pehchaan) dashboard:

Fetaure 1: Search tab

User can search a service link on the dashboard by entering the service name in the Search tab
and click on the blue “search” button provided at the top menu of the dashboard. (Refer Fig, 23)

Fig. 23
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Feature 2: Access Service
Step 1: Search or scroll to find the service you want to access.
Step 2: Click on the Service tile.
A pop-up will appear on the screen.

Fig. 24
Step 3: Click on the “Access Now” button to proceed. (Refer Fig. 24)

Feature 3: Account Settings

Step 1: Click on the Top-right menu, then click on the “Settings” option to proceed. (Refer Fig.
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Fig. 25

You will be redirected to the Account Settings tab by default.

Step 2: Now, you can modify/update various settings via “OTP” verification such as: Alert &
Notifications, Update Password, Deactivate Account, and Authentication. (Refer Fig. 26)

Fig. 26
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Note: To understand the detailed process of enabling Multi-factor authentication using the
Parichay Authenticator application, kindly refer to the Parichay Authenticator User Manual.

Feature 3: Profile

Step 1: Go to Settings > Profile.

Step 2: You can modify your profile details by clicking the “Edit Profile” link. (Refer Fig. 27)

Fig. 27
Step 3: You can update the changes in your profile details via “OTP” verification. Firstly, click
the “Send OTP” button and then fill the (Refer Fig. 28)

Fig. 28
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Note: The user can only change the “Other” details if the KYC (Aadhaar/DL/PAN) is completed
for the account.
A pop-up “Profile Details updated successfully” will appear on your screen.

Feature 4: Account Activity

Step 1: Go to Settings > Account Activity.

Step 2: Here, users can see and keep a track on their recent activities. (Refer Fig. 29)

Fig. 29
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