How to Register for Covid-19 Vaccine on Co-Win and Things to Keep in Mind

Co-Win is the vaccination portal launched by the Government of India that is designed with the purpose of helping people know about and register for Covid-19 vaccine all across the country. The portal has an app and users can also rely on the website to do the registration. There are a few steps and ways in which the booking can be done. The guidelines regarding the vaccine are updated on a regular basis, therefore, it is best to keep a watch on the government guidelines for the same.

Steps to Follow:

Step 1: Registering yourself on Co-Win

The registration process is the first step and is fairly simple. One needs to fill in the mobile number on the website. The user will receive an OTP after which you can choose the date and place of getting vaccinated.

Step 2: Booking Slot

This is the tricky part of the process. There are two options for booking the slot for vaccine. One is to look for slots by putting in the pin code and the other is choosing district. The first option will show you vaccination centres and availability around you. The second option is where you can manually choose the district where you want to get vaccinated.

Things to Keep in Mind

There are a few things that people need to keep in mind when looking and registering for the Covid-19 vaccination.  These things can help them book a slot faster and without facing much hassle.

Avoid using the Co-Win App

A number of users have complained about the Co-Win app and how it is not very responsive. It is best to avoid using the app and go for the website or use the browser on your phone. The OTP reception is better when done on the website or the browser. Co-Win app sometimes fails to send the OTP across.

Don't Trust Anyone Else but the App

The vaccination slots, in most part of the country, can only be booked through the Co-Win app. Do not trust anyone who asks for money in return for getting you vaccinated. This is not possible, doses are limited and the chances of you jumping the queue is non-existent.

Watch out for New Slot Additions

The demand of getting vaccinated is very high and everyone wants to be safe. This creates massive traffic on the website at all times. There are times in the day when new slot are added. These times mostly are between 3-5 p.m. and after 9 p.m. It is best to bear in mind that slots added during this time are also limited and the traffic is high. However, the chances of getting one is higher too.

Look Out for Reminders

There are multiple reminder services on the internet that will help you know about the vacant and available slots for Covid-19 vaccine. Telegram channels are being of great help but one has to look for authentic ones. Other source is Paytm, the company has launched a new reminder service where you can register and get all the updates for the chosen district.

Don't Be Picky About Area

No one wants to travel a lot in these times but vaccination is important. It is best to search for slots in every area of the city and register for the vaccine wherever possible. Slots and doses are limited, it is not a good time to be choosy.

These are tough times and people should be considerate of the fact that slots and doses are limited. Precautions should be taken at all costs, even after getting vaccinated. The chances of you getting sick because of the infection lessens, but you can still be spreader.

Mask Up, stay safe.