DigiReady Certification: How to Apply, Eligibility, Steps &Forgot Password Help
If you run a small business in India and want to sell on ONDC, the DigiReady Certification is the door you walk through first. It is a free-to-start digital readiness check run by the Quality Council of India (QCI) in partnership with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), and it tells network participants that your business is set up to actually trade online. This guide covers what the certification is, who qualifies, the documents you need, the full application process, and how to recover access if you hit the DigiReady Forgot Password screen and get locked out of the portal.
Benefits of DigiReady Certification
Easier ONDC onboarding
Verified DigiReady sellers appear on a list shared with network participants, which cuts the time they spend searching for and vetting sellers.
More credibility
A QCI-verified certificate reassures buyers and partners that your business can handle online orders properly.
A clear readiness checklist
Even if you score "Requiring Support," the assessment shows you exactly which gaps to fix.
Wider market reach
Certification connects you with relevant network participants and a larger customer base across the digital commerce ecosystem.
DigiReady Certification: Overview
How to Apply for DigiReady Certification
Open the portal
Go to digiready.qcin.org or download the DigiReady app from the Play Store.
Register the entity
Verify your contact details
Confirm the mobile number and email through OTP. These become your login and recovery contacts, so use ones you control.
Start the self-assessment
The assessment begins when the authorised representative clicks Submit. Work through the 21-question checklist covering documentation, digital infrastructure, product catalogue, catalogue management, packaging, payments, and grievance handling.
Upload supporting evidence
Where a question requires proof, upload clear photos or documents from your device.
Submit and wait for the quality check
QCI may verify your responses. Certain questions are mandatory to demonstrate readiness; failing them counts as an attempt.
Pay the fee and download the certificate
Once you pass and clear the quality check, pay the nominal fee to receive your DigiReady e-certificate.
Open the portal
Go to digiready.qcin.org or download the DigiReady app from the Play Store.
Verify your contact details
Confirm the mobile number and email through OTP. These become your login and recovery contacts, so use ones you control.
Start the self-assessment
The assessment begins when the authorised representative clicks Submit. Work through the 21-question checklist covering documentation, digital infrastructure, product catalogue, catalogue management, packaging, payments, and grievance handling.
Upload supporting evidence
Where a question requires proof, upload clear photos or documents from your device.
Submit and wait for the quality check
QCI may verify your responses. Certain questions are mandatory to demonstrate readiness; failing them counts as an attempt.
Pay the fee and download the certificate
Once you pass and clear the quality check, pay the nominal fee to receive your DigiReady e-certificate.
DigiReady Forgot Password: How to Recover Portal Access
Use the exact registered contact
The OTP only goes to the email or mobile you signed up with.
If the OTP doesn't arrive,
Wait a minute or two, check spam, then request a resend. Confirm the number is still active.
If your registered mobile or email has changed
You can update your email ID and SPOC phone number on the DRC portal once logged in. If you can't get in at all, contact QCI support through the portal's help or grievance section to recover the account.
Keep credentials secure
QCI is not responsible for unauthorised access caused by shared or weak login details, so set a strong, unique password after the reset.
FAQs
Documents and Eligibility
Eligibility is broad and the document list is short, because verification is mostly automated.
You qualify if you are an MSME or small retailer and the authorised representative is at least 18 years old. For documents, keep ready any one business proof (GST Certificate, PAN, or Udyam number), one identity proof of the business owner (Aadhaar or PAN), an identity proof of the authorised representative (Aadhaar or PAN), and valid contact details (mobile number and email). You also need a smartphone or laptop that can take and upload clear pictures.
DigiReady Login and Certificate Download Tips
After certification, log in any time to download your DigiReady certificate or update permitted details like your email and SPOC phone number. The entity name stays locked because it is API-verified. Bookmark digiready.qcin.org so you always land on the official portal and not a lookalike site, and keep your recovery email accessible in case you need the Forgot Password flow again later.
Conclusion
DigiReady Certification is a low-cost, mostly automated way for MSMEs to prove they are ready to sell on ONDC and to get onboarded by network participants faster. Register on digiready.qcin.org, clear the seven-module self-assessment, and download your certificate once you pass. And if you ever lose access, the DigiReady Forgot Password flow on the login page gets you back in through your registered email or mobile. Keep those recovery contacts current, and you'll avoid the most common reason sellers stall partway through.
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