What is TPIN? How do I get it for selling shares?

What is TPIN? How do I get it for selling shares?

The TPIN is a 6-digit pin sent to your registered mobile and email. Existing account holders would have received this PIN on their registered email and mobile number. For new accounts, the TPIN is generated and sent within 2 days of account activation. This PIN is used to authorize the sale of shares from your DEMAT account and to transfer shares to the 5paisa collateral account for margin benefits.

How to Get and Use TPIN for Selling Shares:

Scenario 1: When You Have Your TPIN

  1. Log in to the 5paisa Application.
  2. Go to the ‘My Watchlist’ section.


3.               Tap on the ‘3 bars’ on the right of My Watchlist.


4.               Tap on Sell Authorisation.

5.               Tap on 'I have a PIN' and you'll be redirected to the CDSL website.


6.               Enter your PIN and tap on verify.


7.               Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and email ID, then click submit.


8.               Your sell authorisation is active.


Scenario 2: When You Do Not Have Your TPIN

  • Log in to the 5paisa Application.
  • Go to the ‘My Watchlist’ section.
  • Tap on the ‘3 bars’ on the right of My Watchlist.
  • Tap on 'Sell Authorisation'.
  • Click on generate PIN if you don’t have your TPIN.
  • You’ll receive your TPIN on your registered mobile number and email ID.
  • Click on 'I have a Pin & Continue to CDSL' to be redirected to the CDSL website.
  • Enter your TPIN and click on verify.
  • Enter the generated OTP and click on proceed.
  • Your sell authorisation is done, and you can now place your selling orders for the day.

Additional Information

  • Reusable: The TPIN is reusable and does not need to be generated for each transaction.
  • Forgot TPIN: If you forget your TPIN, you can use the "Forgot TPIN" link to get a new one.

For more details, visit the 5Paisa TPIN Guide.



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