Every registered IRCTC user is free to change their mobile number at any time through the website or IRCTC app. Updating your mobile number is crucial for getting train tickets after booking online. In this digital era, this mobile number is your primary contact for getting information, updates, notifications and OTPs for booking processes. Thus, you must provide the latest contact details with your account. In addition, the user-friendly portal of IRCTC makes it easy to update your account rather than create another account for a new mobile number.
Why Updating Your Mobile Number is Crucial?
If you have changed your mobile number, you cannot simply delete it. So, ensure that you regularly update it in your IRCTC account.
- IRCTC has made it mandatory to have a registered mobile number and an email ID to create an account.
- It allows easy communication for both booking tickets and getting notifications.
- Your online ticket will be sent to your mobile number as an SMS. This online ticket with your PNR number, coach and seat number will be as legal as a physical ticket.
- In case of a ticket on a waiting list, the PNR status regarding berth confirmation will be sent to this mobile number after the IRCTC chart preparation.
- It ensures account security and prevents unauthorised access to your account.
- Notifications regarding cancellations or delays will be communicated to this number through SMS.
So, a valid and updated mobile number is crucial for your IRCTC account. It doesn’t take much time to complete this simple process in a few steps.
How to Change Mobile Number in IRCTC?
The steps for changing your registered mobile number in IRCTC are almost the same through the app or website. In both scenarios, you must log in to your account.
- Go to the website or app to access your IRCTC account.
- When on the IRCTC login page, type in your username and password.
- Click on My Account and then on the ‘Update Profile’ button.
- Now, hover over to the ‘Edit’ button (pen symbol) near the ISD-Mobile box.
- Type in your new mobile number and hit the ‘Save’ button.
- The next phase is to verify the newly added mobile number. You can verify it via OTP.
- You will receive an OTP on the new mobile number that you updated here.
- Type this OTP in the designated box and click the ‘Submit’ button and you are done!
Conclusion
IRCTC offers a secured portal for booking your train ticket and transactions. To enable them to protect your privacy, keep your contact details updated. Both email IDs and mobile numbers can be updated free of cost. You must be prompt to update these details so there are no communication gaps or errors while booking the tickets. Updating these details is simple, easy, and convenient and can be done via the mobile application or online portal.
FAQs
1. Do I get the train running status on my mobile number?
IRCTC doesn’t send updates on the train running status. However, you can send an SMS “SPOT<train number>” to 139 to get the same.
2. How to reset your IRCTC password and mobile number?
To reset your IRCTC password, click on the ‘Forgot Password’ button from your login page. Now, choose the mobile number option to reset the password. Click on get OTP, type in the OTP that you just received and follow the instructions to type in a new password.
3. Can I create two IRCTC accounts using the same mobile number?
No, IRCTC does not allow having two accounts using the same mobile number. You must provide separate mobile numbers and email IDs for two accounts.
4. How can I verify my mobile number and email in IRCTC?
To verify your mobile number and email ID, you must provide the OTP number that you receive in the respective contact IDs. The mobile number is registered via OTP, and the email ID is via verification code. Type the respective codes in relevant areas when required, and your account will be verified. Once you submit these details, you will get a message stating that your account has been verified.
5. Can I change my mobile number after booking a ticket via my current reservation?
Yes, you can change your mobile number after completing a ticket booking. All communications from IRCTC regarding your journey will be done through the mobile number associated with the IRCTC account.
6. Are there any charges for changing my mobile number on IRCTC?
No, there is no fee for changing your mobile number in IRCTC. The IRCTC cancellation charges apply only to confirmed ticket cancellations.