The Co-Win application lets the citizens schedule the vaccination session online at centers of their choice. The citizen self-registration module will ensure fool-proof identification of deserving candidates for receiving the vaccines, the government has said. The Co-Win application lets the citizens register for Covid-19 vaccination sessions online at centers of their choice. The citizen self-registration module will ensure fool-proof identification of deserving candidates for receiving the vaccines, the government has said. The next phase of the world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination drive for the age-appropriate population groups starts from today (1 March) onwards. Registration will open at 9 am and citizens will be able to register, book an appointment for vaccination, anytime and anywhere, using the Co-WIN 2.0 app. A user guide for the citizen registration and appointment for vaccination has also been uploaded on the websites of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the National Health Authority (NHA).

Here is how to register for Covid-19 vaccination on the portal:

1. 1.Citizens can register by logging in “www.cowin.gov.in”’
2. 2.Enter valid mobile number. Click on “Get OTP” button
3. 3.OTP is sent at the phone number via SMS
4. (Or can register using Aarogya Setu)

1. 4.Enter the OTP and click the “Verify” button.
2. 5.Once the OTP is validated, the “Registration of Vaccination” page appears

1. 6.Enter details required in the “Registration of Vaccination” page
2. 7.Once the details are entered for registration, Click the “Register” button at the bottom right
3. 8.The person receives a confirmation message on successful registration

How to schedule vaccination appointment:

1. 1.Citizens can schedule appointments from the “Account Details” page.
2. 2.Click on calendar icon button for booking vaccination appointment or click “SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT”
3. 3.System navigates to the “Book Appointment for Vaccination” page
4. 4.Search the vaccination center of choice by state, district, block and pin code from the dropdowns
5. 5.On clicking the “Search” button, the system will display below the list of vaccination center as per Search Criteria
6. 6.Centre name will be displayed on the right panel of the page
7. 7.On clicking any center at the panel, the available slots (date and capacity) will be displayed
8. 8.Once the “book” button is clicked, the “Appointment Confirmation” page is displayed
9. 9.Click the “Confirm” button after verifying the details for final confirmation on booking
10. 10.Once confirmed, the confirmation page with the “Appointment Successful” message will be displayed