If you have an IRCTC account, there may be times when you want to reset your password. This may be times when you have forgotten your password or want to change it for security reasons
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made it easier to reset the forgotten password online easily through their official website irctc.co.in.
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In this article, you will get to know the following points about how to reset your IRCTC password online,
Let’s see each of these points in detail.
Details required to reset IRCTC account password online
You will need the following details to reset your IRCTC password.
- Registered email ID/mobile number
- Your IRCTC username
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Steps to reset your IRCTC password online
To reset your IRCTC account password online,
Step 1: Go to the official IRCTC website

- First, go to the official website of IRCTC at irctc.co.in.
- Next, click on the “Login” option.
- Next, click on the “Forgot Account Details” option.
(Direct link to the password reset page)
Step 2: Enter your details

- In the password reset form, enter your username/registered email/mobile.
- Next, enter the captcha code.
- Next, click on the “Next” button.
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Step 3: Set new IRCTC password

- An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.
- Now, enter your IRCTC username.
- Next, enter the OTP received in the specified field.
- Next, enter a new password and re-enter it in the “Confirm Password” field.
- Next, enter the captcha code.
- Next, click on the “Update Password” button.
You will see a confirmation message that your password has been updated successfully.
By following these steps, you can easily reset your IRCTC account password online through the official website of IRCTC at irctc.co.in.
You can now log in with your new password and book your train tickets or avail of other services, such as train ticket cancellation, retiring room booking, etc., online.