How to Create an IRCTC Account

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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) allows online seat registration for the convenience of passengers. This article will help you understand how to register on the IRCTC site.

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    When you reach the website’s home page, go to the “Sign Up” button and click on it to reach the registration form. Fill in the important details.
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    Fill in the username. Ensure availability. Enter the valid mobile numbers and email ID. The password and the account verification code will be sent to your mail or mobile phone. Click “Submit” button and then “OK” to continue the registration process.
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    Click “Accept” button and soon you will receive a thanking message.
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    In order to activate your IRCTC account, “verification code” and the “activation link” are received on the SMS and email id respectively. When you open your email, you will receive a mail acknowledging you about your highly confidential password and user id.
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    Later, the “mobile verification code” is required. Open the message and enter the code before you click the “Submit” button.
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