How to Reactivate a Dormant or Inactive Angel One Account
Published 2026-10-16 · Aadarna Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd.
Unofficial guide. Written by Aadarna Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd., an Authorised Person of Angel One Ltd., to help account holders. App screens and menu names change with updates, so follow the steps shown in your app. For official help, visit the support section of angelone.in.
Key takeaways
- Accounts with no trading for a long period are marked inactive as a safety measure.
- Your holdings remain yours while the account is inactive.
- Reactivation usually involves re-KYC and confirming your contact and bank details.
- Use only official Angel One channels; never share passwords or OTPs with anyone offering help.
If you have not traded for a long time, you may log in to find that your Angel One trading account is inactive or dormant. This is a standard safety measure under exchange rules, not a penalty. This guide explains what it means and the general steps to reactivate.
Steps and screens change with app updates, so follow the current instructions in the Angel One app or the support section of angelone.in.
Why accounts become inactive
Exchanges require brokers to flag trading accounts with no activity for an extended period. An unused account is an easy target for misuse, so extra verification is applied before it can be used again. The exact period is set by exchange rules and the broker's policy.
What stays the same
- Shares in your demat account remain in your name.
- Dividends continue to be credited to your linked bank account.
- Corporate benefits such as bonus shares are still credited.
What may be restricted is placing new trades until the account is reactivated.
General steps to reactivate
- Log in to the Angel One app or website. If prompted that the account is inactive, follow the reactivation option shown.
- Complete re-KYC, usually online with your PAN and Aadhaar-based OTP, and confirm your address.
- Confirm or update your mobile number and email.
- Confirm or update your bank account details.
- Review and update your nominee.
- If you want to trade derivatives or commodities, submit fresh income proof for those segments.
- Submit the request and wait for confirmation.
If you cannot log in at all, for example because your registered mobile number has changed, contact Angel One support through its official website. They will guide you through updating your details with proper verification.
Check for pending charges
A demat account may carry an annual maintenance charge even while unused. If charges were not paid while the account was inactive, they may be adjusted when you reactivate or add funds. Check your ledger in the app and Angel One's current tariff.
If you no longer need the account
Reactivation is not your only option. If you have another account you use, you can transfer your holdings there and close the Angel One account through the broker's official closure process. Read our article on [inactive accounts](/blog/dormant-demat-account) for more on closing accounts properly.
Stay safe
- Complete verification yourself in your own account.
- Never share passwords, OTPs or TPIN with anyone, including people claiming to help with reactivation.
- Use only the official Angel One app, website and support channels.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my shares if my account is inactive?
No. Your shares remain in your demat account in your name.
My registered mobile number no longer works. What now?
Contact Angel One support through its official website. Changing a registered mobile number requires verification, which protects your account.
Can Aadarna reactivate my account for me?
We can explain the steps and follow up on stuck requests, but you complete the verification yourself. We never ask for your password or OTP.
Sources
Risk disclosures on derivatives
- 9 out of 10 individual traders in equity Futures and Options Segment, incurred net losses.
- On an average, loss makers registered net trading loss close to ₹50,000.
- Over and above the net trading losses incurred, loss makers expended an additional 28% of net trading losses as transaction costs.
- Those making net trading profits, incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction cost.
Source: SEBI study dated January 25, 2023 on "Analysis of Profit and Loss of Individual Traders dealing in equity Futures and Options (F&O) Segment", wherein Aggregate Level findings are based on annual Profit/Loss incurred by individual traders in equity F&O during FY 2021-22.