How-to Client ID Zerodha

How to look up your Zerodha client ID

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Your Zerodha client ID (also called User ID) is the 6-character alphanumeric identifier you use to log in to Kite and Console . It is assigned at account opening; format example: “AB1234” (2 letters + 4 digits, though some legacy IDs differ).

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Step-by-step procedure

Six recovery options per the procedure infobox. The notes below cover each.

Option 1: welcome email

When you opened your Zerodha account, you received a welcome email containing your client ID. Search your inbox:

The client ID is prominently displayed in the email.

Option 2: SMS history

Zerodha sends SMS notifications using your client ID as the reference. Search your SMS app for:

  • “Zerodha” or “ZERODHA”.
  • Order confirmations show “Trade confirmation for [Client ID]”.

The 6-character ID is in many of these messages.

Option 3: Console (logged in)

If you have an active Console session:

  1. Console > Profile.
  2. Client ID is displayed at the top.

Option 4: Kite (logged in)

If you have an active Kite session:

  1. Kite > Profile icon (top right).
  2. Settings > Account.
  3. Client ID shown.

Option 5: Forgot User ID on login page

  1. Visit kite.zerodha.com.
  2. Click “Forgot user ID?”.
  3. Enter your registered mobile number or email.
  4. Zerodha sends your client ID to that channel.

Option 6: Zerodha Support

If you can’t access any of the above:

  1. Call Zerodha customer care or submit a Console ticket from a friend’s account or via Zerodha’s public support form.
  2. Provide PAN and date of birth.
  3. Verify identity over phone or via OTP.
  4. Support reveals your client ID.

Format details

ComponentDetail
Length6 characters (typical)
Format2 alpha + 4 digits (most common)
Some legacy IDsDifferent formats; longer or different mix
Case sensitivityNot relevant (Zerodha accepts upper or lower)

The 6-character format dates to Zerodha’s early years; it’s persisted.

Why might you forget

  • Long-dormant account reactivated after years.
  • Multiple accounts (family members) where IDs are similar.
  • Email-based recall difficulty (you remember it’s “AB” something but not the digits).

A small notebook or password manager entry resolves this for future.

See also

External references

References

  1. Zerodha Support, Client ID recovery and lookup, support.zerodha.com.
  2. Zerodha account opening documentation, zerodha.com.

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