With the goal of reaching out to large numbers of smartphone users, the new mAadhaar is released by the Unique Identification Authority of India. The App features an array of Aadhaar services and a personalized section for the Aadhaar holder who can carry their Aadhaar information in form of a soft copy, instead of carrying a physical copy all the time.
mAadhaar, a smartphone app, allows users to carry their Aadhaar cards digitally. Users can carry and produce Aadhaar cards in digital form thanks to mAadhaar, or mobile Aadhaar. With the help of the mobile application mAadhaar, this digital Aadhaar card is now recognised as a legitimate form of identification for using Indian Railways and entering airports. By launching the app and inputting their password to access the Aadhaar card on their smartphone, a user can display mobile Aadhaar or digital Aadhaar via mAadhaar.
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| App Download Version | 3.3.9 |
| Last Updated | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Apk Size | Varies with device |
| App by | Unique Identification Authority of India |
| Category | Free Tools App |
| Content Rating | PEGI 3 |
| Support Android Version | Android 28 and above |
| App Package | in.gov.uidai.mAadhaarPlus |
| Get it on | Google Play |
The key features of the App
- Multilingual : In order to ensure the Aadhaar Services are accessible to linguistically diverse residents of India, the menu, button labels and form fields are provided in English as well as in 12 Indian languages.
- Universality: Resident with or without Aadhaar can install this App in their smart phones. However to avail personalized Aadhaar services the resident will have to register their Aadhaar Profile in the App.
- Aadhaar Online Services on Mobile: The mAadhaar user can avail the featured services for themselves as well as for any other resident seeking Aadhaar or related help.
- Aadhaar Locking : Aadhaar holder can lock their UID/Aadhaar number anytime they wish.
- Biometric locking/unlocking secures biometric authentication by locking biometrics data.
- TOTP generation – Time-based One-Time Password is an automatically generated temporary password that can be used instead of SMS based OTP.
- Update of profile – To updated view of Aadhaar profile data after successful completion of update request.
- Sharing of QR code and eKYC data by Aadhaar Number holder helps Aadhaar users share their password-protected eKYC or QR code for safe and paperless verification.
- Multi-profile: Aadhaar holder can include multiple (up to 3) profiles (with the same registered mobile number) in their profile section.
- Aadhaar Services on SMS ensures Aadhaar holder avail of Aadhaar services even when there is no network. This needs SMS permission.
- Locate the Enrollment Center helps the user find the nearest Enrolment Center.
Steps to Download mAadhaar App
- Visit the Google Play Store or App Store as per your device
- Search for mAadhaar in the search box and download it
- Once downloaded, open the app and enter the phone number that you have registered with your Aadhaar card
- You will then receive an OTP; enter it in the app
- Then, you will be asked to generate a password
- Once done, add in your Aadhaar number
- You will get another OTP on your phone which will get auto-filled
