New Delhi: Covid vaccination certificates can now be downloaded through the popular online messaging tool WhatsApp too.

The WhatsApp chatbot is available for download on MyGov Corona HelpDesk (https://www.mygov.in/covid-19) launced by the central government.

This facility is available only on the WhatsApp account of the number that has been registered with CoWIN - the government's web portal for COVID-19 vaccination registration.

Follow these steps:

• Save the number '9013151515' on your phone and open it on WhatsApp.

• Type 'Download certificate' and send the message.

• OTP will be sent to the phone. Send this as reply to the message on WhatsApp.

• The names of those registered on CoWIN with this number will appear.

• Type the number against the person whose certificate you want to download, and the certificate will be sent in the PDF format.

• Type ‘Menu’ and you will get more services.