The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new Aadhaar mobile app for both Android and iOS users.
This upgraded app makes it easier and safer for residents to carry their Aadhaar on their phones instead of keeping a physical card.
The app is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
What Is the New Aadhaar App?
According to UIDAI, the new Aadhaar app is a modern digital identity platform designed to give citizens secure access to their Aadhaar details anytime, anywhere.
With this app, you can verify your identity without showing a physical Aadhaar card or handing over photocopies to service providers.
The app works on both Android and iOS devices and brings more control, convenience, and privacy to the user.
How to Download and Register
The Aadhaar app is free to download.
Setting it up takes only a few minutes:
Open the app and select your preferred language.
Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number or another number.
If you use a different number, extra
verification steps may be required.
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and verify it with the OTP sent via SMS.
Next, complete facial authentication. Make sure you are in a well-lit space and remove spectacles if needed.
Create a six-digit password that you will use to log into the app.
Once registered, you will be directed to the home screen where you can view your Aadhaar, share it digitally, and enable added security features.
Key Features of the New Aadhaar App
Biometric Security Lock
You can lock your Aadhaar data using biometric authentication.
Only you will be able to unlock or share your information.
Selective Data Sharing
Choose what part of your Aadhaar to share.
For example, show only your photo and name while hiding your date of birth or address.
QR Code Verification
Generate or scan Aadhaar QR codes to complete quick, paperless verification at banks, government offices, and service centers.
Offline Access
After initial setup, you can view your Aadhaar details even without an internet connection.
However, online features give full functionality.
Usage History Tracking
The app records when and where your Aadhaar was used, adding an extra layer of security.
Multi-Profile Management
Add Aadhaar profiles for up to five family members using the same mobile number, making it easier to manage household documents in one place.