mAadhaar FAQs

Only someone with an Aadhaar linked to a registered mobile number can create Aadhaar profile in the mMAadhaar app. They can register their profile in an App installed in any smartphone. However the OTP will be sent to only their registered mobile. Steps to register Aadhaar profile are given below:

1. Launch the app.
2. Tap on the Register Aadhaar tab on the top of main dashboard
3. Create a 4 digit Pin/Password(memorize this password, as it will be required to access profile)
4. Provide Valid Aadhaar & enter valid Captcha
5. Enter Valid OTP and submit
6. The profile should get registered
7. The registered tab would now display the registered Aadhaar Name
8. Tap on My Aadhaar tab on the bottom menu
9. Enter 4-digit Pin/Password
10. My Aadhaar Dashboard appears

Key Features of mAadhaar

1. Easy Access for Android and Apple Users
- Accessible on Play Store for Android and App Store for Apple users.

2. Track Aadhaar Authentication History
- Allows users to track their Aadhaar authentication history.

3. Biometric Lock/Unlock
- Provides the option to lock and unlock biometrics for enhanced security.

4. Download Aadhaar Card
- Users can download their Aadhaar card directly from the app.

5. Order PVC Aadhaar Card
- Facilitates ordering of a PVC Aadhaar card directly through the app for a nominal fee of Rs 50.

Review Aadhaar Update History
- Allows users to review their Aadhaar update history.

7. Update Address
- Enables users to update their Aadhaar-linked address seamlessly through the app.

No, you can use the mAadhaar app without one, but only for limited services like ordering a PVC card or verifying Aadhaar. To access all services and use mAadhaar as your digital identity, a registered mobile number is mandatory for OTP verification.

No, the facility to update demographic details such as Name, DoB, Mobile number are not mAadhaar app. Only address update via document facility is currently available.

mAadhaar app can be used anywhere anytime within India. mAadhaar is more than Aadhaar card in a wallet. On one hand the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof and on the other, resident can use the features in the app to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who sought Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services.

A user can add or view up-to 5 Aadhaar profiles of their family members for each addition they will have to go through the same security feature of otp authentication from the users. If the user fail to authenticate they won’t be able to add or view Aadhaar.

The mAadhaar app is an official mobile application by UIDAI that allows users to access Aadhaar services, download Aadhaar, generate Virtual IDs (VID), and update their details. It requires a registered mobile number for authentication.

No. Anyone with a smartphone can install and use mAadhaar App.
Without a registered mobile number, Aadhaar number holder will be able to avail only few services such as Order Aadhaar PVC card, Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, Scanning QR code etc.
However registered mobile number is mandatory to create the profile in mAadhaar and use the same as digital identity and avail all other Aadhaar services. The OTP will be sent only to registered mobile for creating the profile in mAadhaar.

mAadhaar app can be used anywhere anytime within India. mAadhaar is more than Aadhaar card in a wallet. On one hand the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof and on the other, Aadhaar number holder can use the features in the app to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who sought Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services.

Only someone with an Aadhaar linked to a registered mobile number can create Aadhaar profile in the mAadhaar App. They can register their profile in an App installed in any smartphone. However the OTP will be sent to only their registered mobile. Steps to register Aadhaar profile are given below:

1. Launch the app.
2. Tap on the Register Aadhaar tab on the top of main dashboard
3. Create a 4 digit Pin/Password(memorize this password, as it will be required to access profile)
4. Provide Valid Aadhaar & enter valid Captcha
5. Enter Valid OTP and submit
6. The profile should get registered
7. The registered tab would now display the registered Aadhaar Name
8. Tap on My Aadhaar tab on the bottom menu
9. Enter 4-digit Pin/Password
10. My Aadhaar Dashboard appears

The profile can be viewed by tapping on the profile summary on the top (profile image, name and Aadhaar number on the cyan tab) in the main dashboard. 

No, the facility to update demographic details such as Name, DoB, Mobile number aren not available in the mAadhaar app. Only address update via document facility is currently available.

However the demographics updates features may be included in future releases.

No. Anyone in India with a smartphone can install and use mAadhaar App. Although for creating the Aadhaaar profile in mAadhaar, registered mobile number is required.

Without an Aadhaar registered mobile number Aadhaar number holder will be able to avail only a few of the services such as Order Aadhaar PVC card, Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, Scanning QR code etc.

No, mAadhaar app can be used to update address only.