OTP (One-Time Password) authentication has been implemented by the railway authority for online Tatkal ticket purchases. Now, before a Tatkal ticket can be booked, you must validate your identification using an OTP that is provided to your registered mobile number.
Why This Modification Is Important
Prevents fraud and misuse: By ensuring that the person making the reservation is authentic, OTP verification helps prevent fraud, ticket misuse, and multiple reservations made using the same ID.
Fair access for all: Due to the high demand for Tatkal tickets, OTP security measures are designed to make sure that reservations are made by actual travelers rather than by bots or scalpers.
Increased transparency: Every reservation is associated with a validated mobile number, which facilitates tracking in the event of cancellations or disagreements.
Increases accountability: Real-time OTP checks make it more difficult for illegal or duplicate reservations, which promotes user fair play.
Things Users Need to Know
You will receive an OTP here for verification, so make sure your mobile number is current and active.
Tatkal tickets are booked in a matter of minutes, thus finishing the OTP stage as soon as possible to avoid transaction failure.
If you need to verify or check in at the last minute, keep your ID and phone ready.
Make sure that every passenger's information matches the OTP-verified phone number when making group reservations or using a single user ID.