How to Access and Manage ABHA Digitally?

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The ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) helps you access and manage your health records easily. It provides you with a 14-digit digital health ID to store, verify, upload, and share your health records, prescriptions, lab results, and hospital records online.


With ABHA, you have a single digital platform for easier and quicker medical access, rather than dealing with disorganised paperwork. Read on to learn more about how to access your ABHA account and handle your medical records properly.


How to Access Your ABHA Account?


To handle your health records properly, you must first access your ABHA account safely. Here is the step-by-step process to do so:



  • Step 1: Keep Your Login Details Ready: Make sure that you have your 14-digit ABHA number or the mobile number associated with your ABHA account.

  • Step 2: Log in Using Mobile OTP: Enter your registered mobile number on the ABHA portal or mobile app. You will get a One-Time Password (OTP). Enter this OTP in order to log in to your account.

  • Step 3: Log in Using ABHA Number: You can also log in to your account using your ABHA number. After that, you will be required to enter your identity verification through an OTP sent to your registered mobile number or Aadhaar verification, if needed.

  • Step 4: Recover Forgotten Details: In case you have forgotten your ABHA ID or are having problems while logging in, you can choose the "Forgot ABHA Number" option or a similar option available on the ABHA portal.


After logging in successfully, you can easily check, update, and manage your digital health records securely.


What are the Steps to Link Medical Records via the ABHA App?


Here is how to link your medical records via the ABHA application:



  • Step 1: Download the Official ABHA App: It is always recommended to use the official app to ensure the security of your personal health information.

  • Step 2: Log in to Your Account: Log in using your 14-digit ABHA ID and password, or select the OTP login option. Make sure your registered mobile number is active to receive the verification OTPs.

  • Step 3: Select the ‘Link Health Records’ Option:You will see options like “Link Health Records,” “My Records,” or “Connect Records.” Tap on the respective option to move ahead.

  • Step 4: Choose Your Healthcare Provider: Enter the name of the hospital, clinic, or diagnostic centre where you have received treatment. Choose the right healthcare provider from the list of options shown.

  • Step 5: Provide Consent: Verify your identity and ‘Confirm’ to connect your records. You may be asked to enter an OTP sent to your mobile number by the healthcare provider.

  • Step 6: Access Your Linked Records: Once done, your medical records from the chosen healthcare provider are linked to your ABHA ID and accessible in your app dashboard.


ABHA gives you complete control over your health data at any time and from anywhere. When your profile is up to date and your data is correctly linked, doctors can access all your information instantly with your consent.