The simple answer to “Forgot Poshan Tracker MPIN?” is: tap “Forgot MPIN” on the app’s login screen, enter the OTP (one-time password) sent to your registered mobile number, and create a new 4-digit MPIN. The whole reset takes about two minutes — no supervisor approval needed as long as your registered number is active.
The Poshan Tracker app — the Government of India’s official tool for Anganwadi workers, built by the National eGovernance Division — uses an MPIN (mobile PIN) as your quick daily login. You set it the first time you log in with an OTP, and then you simply type those four digits each day instead of waiting for SMS codes.
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In this article, you will understand:
- What the MPIN is and how it differs from OTP and password
- How to reset a forgotten MPIN step by step
- What to do when the reset OTP does not arrive or your number changed
- Simple rules to keep your MPIN safe
Forgot Poshan Tracker MPIN? Reset It in Minutes
Here is the complete reset process:
- Open the Poshan Tracker app and go to the login screen.
- Tap “Forgot MPIN” (usually below the MPIN entry boxes).
- Enter your registered mobile number if asked.
- Wait for the OTP by SMS on that number — usually within a minute.
- Enter the OTP and tap “Reset MPIN” or “Verify”.
- Create a new 4-digit MPIN, confirm it, and tap Submit.
- Log in with your new MPIN — you will land on the home screen.
That is it. Choose four digits you will remember but others cannot guess — avoid birth years and repeated digits like 1111.
Takeaway: Forgot MPIN → OTP → new 4-digit MPIN → done. Two minutes, no paperwork.
What is MPIN in the Poshan Tracker App?
MPIN stands for Mobile PIN — a 4-digit code that becomes your everyday login for the Poshan Tracker app. You create it once, the first time you verify yourself with an OTP, and from then on you just type those four digits to open the app.
It exists for speed and simplicity. Typing four digits is far quicker than requesting and entering an OTP every morning, and it works even when SMS delivery is slow. Think of the OTP as the key that proves your identity once, and the MPIN as the shortcut you use every day after.
Takeaway: OTP proves who you are once; MPIN is your quick daily key.
MPIN vs OTP vs Password: What is the Difference?
- OTP — a temporary code sent by SMS, different every time, expires in minutes. Used for first-time verification and resets.
- MPIN — your chosen 4-digit code, stays the same until you change it. Used for daily login.
- Password — used on the web portal (poshanabhiyaan.gov.in) by officials, not in the worker app. If you “forgot your password,” you are probably thinking of the MPIN.
Most “password problems” Anganwadi workers face are actually MPIN problems — and the fix is the Forgot MPIN flow above, not a password reset email.
Takeaway: App login = MPIN. Web portal login = password. Do not mix them up.
How to Set Your MPIN for the First Time
New workers set their MPIN during first login: open the app, enter your registered mobile number, and wait for the OTP. Enter the received OTP, and the app will ask you to create a 4-digit MPIN. Type your chosen digits, confirm them, and tap Submit. On success, you go straight to the home screen — and from the next day, you log in with just the MPIN.
Pick something memorable but not obvious. A good trick: four digits from a memorable (non-public) number, never 1234, 0000, or your birth year.
Takeaway: First login = OTP once, then your MPIN handles every login after.
What If the Reset OTP Does Not Arrive?
A forgotten MPIN is easy to fix — but only if the reset OTP reaches you. If it does not:
- Confirm you are using the registered mobile number with good signal
- Turn off DND and check the spam SMS folder
- Tap Resend OTP once and wait two full minutes
- Update the app from the Play Store and restart your phone
These are the same fixes as any OTP problem — the reset OTP travels the same SMS path as a login OTP.
Takeaway: No reset OTP = an OTP delivery problem, not an MPIN problem. Fix delivery first.
What If Your Mobile Number Changed?
This is the one situation where self-service reset cannot work: the OTP goes to your old registered number, which you no longer have. Do not keep trying — instead, report the number change to your supervisor immediately.
The update follows the official chain: your details go through the VLE (Village Level Entrepreneur) to the State SPOC (Single Point of Contact), then to the CSC head-office team, which updates the records. Once the new number is registered, use Forgot MPIN normally.
Takeaway: Changed number = admin update first, MPIN reset second.
Can Your Supervisor Reset Your MPIN for You?
No — and that is by design. The MPIN is tied to OTP verification on your registered phone, so only you can complete the reset. Your supervisor cannot see or set your MPIN, which protects your account.
What your supervisor can do: confirm your registered number, escalate a number-change request, share the default-MPIN fallback if your state supports one, and contact the helpdesk if your account itself has an issue. For the reset itself, though, the phone must be in your hands.
Takeaway: The reset is self-service by design — your supervisor helps with everything around it.
MPIN Security: Five Rules Every Worker Should Follow
- Never share your MPIN — not with colleagues, helpers, or family
- Do not write it on the phone or on a chit kept with the device
- Change it if exposed — use Forgot MPIN the moment someone else learns it
- Lock your phone with a separate screen lock — the MPIN protects the app, not the device
- Log out on shared devices — if you ever log in on someone else’s phone, log out after
Your MPIN guards beneficiary data — children’s names, ages, and health records. Treat it like an ATM PIN.
Takeaway: Four digits, zero sharing — that is the whole security policy.
Common MPIN Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Using 1234 or 0000 | Pick non-sequential, non-repeated digits |
| Using your birth year | Choose digits only you would remember |
| Sharing it with a helper “for convenience” | Never share; the helper gets her own login |
| Writing it on the phone cover | Memorise it; reset it if you forget |
| Ignoring repeated wrong-MPIN lockouts | Use Forgot MPIN instead of guessing again |
| Resetting on someone else’s phone | Reset only on your own registered device |
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What to Do Right After a Successful Reset
Once your new MPIN works, do three quick things: log out and log back in once to confirm you remember the digits, update the app if a newer version is pending, and make sure your registered mobile number is still the one you actually use. If anything felt off during the reset — an OTP you did not request, for example — mention it to your supervisor.
Takeaway: Reset, re-login to confirm, and verify your number — thirty seconds of diligence.
FAQs
I forgot my Poshan Tracker MPIN. What should I do?
Tap “Forgot MPIN” on the login screen, enter the OTP sent to your registered number, and create a new 4-digit MPIN.
What if I do not receive the reset OTP?
Check signal, confirm the registered number, turn off DND, check spam SMS, resend once, and update the app.
Can my supervisor reset my MPIN for me?
No — the reset needs OTP verification on your registered phone. Your supervisor can help with number changes and escalations.
Is MPIN the same as the web portal password?
No. The app uses a 4-digit MPIN; the poshanabhiyaan.gov.in portal uses a password for officials.
How often should I change my MPIN?
Change it immediately if anyone else learns it; otherwise, your MPIN stays valid until you choose to reset it.
Conclusion
Forgetting your Poshan Tracker MPIN is a two-minute problem with a two-minute fix: Forgot MPIN, OTP, new four digits, done. The only real blocker is a changed or unregistered mobile number — and that is solved through your supervisor, not your phone.
Set a memorable-but-private MPIN, never share it, and your daily logins will stay effortless.
👉 Need a child-growth check without any login? Use the free Poshan Calculator — open, enter, done.