However, without any user knowledge, the app services were directed to an entirely new Digi Yatra app through which users will have to recreate their accounts along with government ID verification. Therefore, for security reasons, now the app is urging users to download the new app.
According to Digi Yatra Guidelines shared Via an X post:
1. First, users are asked to uninstall the old Digi Yatra app.
2. Then, go to the Google Play store or Apple store and download the Digi Yatra app ( On Play Store you will find a “New” written on the app logo)
3. Now, recreate the account and save your credentials in a safe location.
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By downloading the new app, users will be able to store their travel details and use the digital onboarding easily within the app. The app has yet to share why it directed users to use the new app or what was the reason behind the change. However, the app shared a statement saying, “We have changed the domain. Therefore the need to publish a new App. This is the official App from Digi Yatra Foundation, so is the old one. However, the old Digi Yatra App has been deprecated.”
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Alert: Download the original Digi Yatra to avoid scams
While downloading the new Digi Yatra app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store make sure the developer’s name is mentioned as “Digi Yatra Foundation” to avoid getting your personal data stolen in the form of phishing attacks. Also, a fake app can lead to getting scammed as well.
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