How to get PUK Code of Reliance Jio SIM

One of my friends recently asked me what is the PUK code. His phone recently started asking for the PUK code to access the phone. Without entering the PUK code, he cannot use the phone. There is no network either.

Most people using smartphones have no idea of PUK code. If your phone’s PIN Security function is enabled, you need to enter a PIN to unlock the SIM card each time you start your phone. In case you entered the wrong PIN code more than 3 times, your phone will be locked. It can only be unlocked using the PUK code.

What is PUK Code?

PUK code or PIN UnlocK Code is a security code that is required if a GSM SIM card was locked after entering the wrong PIN code multiple times. If your phone has started asking for the PUK code, don’t start trying a random combination of numbers. Entering the wrong PUK code 10 times in a row also disables the SIM card permanently. If you have no idea of the PUK code, stop trying.

To get the PUK code, you need to contact your telecom operator. Different telecom operators may have different ways to retrieve PUK code, In this article, I will explain how to get the PUK code of JIO SIM.

How to get PUK OF JIO SIM

Using Jio Website

You can also visit the Jio website to get the PUK code. After clicking on this link, you will be asked to enter the JIO number. Enter the JIO number and click on Proceed.

It then asks to verify your identity by selecting one of 4 different ways. Select the one depending on your choice.

After you have verified your identity, It then asks for OTP authentication. OTP can be sent to the registered email address, alternate number, or linked number. Select the option as per your choice.

After the OTP verification, you will be given your PUK code.

Now enter the PUK code in your phone followed by PIN to enter in your phone.

Using Toll-Free Number

Call toll-free 1800 889 9999 from any number. It asks to Choose a language. Once you have chosen a language, you will be given several options on the IVR call. Select the option for PUK code. At the time of writing the article, pressing 6 will take you to the PUK code section where you have to press 2 for PUK code. Before you get the PUK code, it will ask you to verify your birth year. After the verification, you will be asked to very OTP sent to an alternate number or email. Once OTP verification is done, you will be given the PUK code.

Now enter the PUK code in your phone followed by PIN to enter in your phone.

Wrap UP

Using the website is the quickest way, but you can use any of the ways as per your comfort. By following any of the given ways, you can get the PUK code of your JIO SIM to unlock your phone.