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Does an entity need a specific SDK from UIDAI to generate QR codes, or is there a different approach?

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What is an Aadhaar Verifiable Credential in the context of the Aadhaar App?

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Who is Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH)?

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What details are required for onboarding on the Aadhaar app?

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Can the Aadhaar App be used to access and share the user’s current location?

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Can offline verification be performed on behalf of another entity?

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Can registered OVSE collect and store my verifiable credentials?

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What are the benefits of becoming a registered OVSE with UIDAI?

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How can an entity become a registered OVSE?

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What is OVSE?

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Aadhaar gets a face: UIDAI Launches Aadhaar Mascot Udai (उदय)

UIDAI records 231 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in November 2025

UIDAI deactivates over 2 Crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals.

UIDAI conducts stakeholders meet to build & strengthen the Offline Verification ecosystem using the upcoming Aadhaar App.

UIDAI to use behavioural insights to enhance adoption of MBU among children.

Aadhaar Telecast

CEO UIDAI at Inauguration of Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) in Delhi

Episode 39 of Digital India Ask Our Experts Highlights Upcoming New Aadhaar App

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Public Notice for the residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh: Update of address information in Aadhaar, pursuant to Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act,2019 Type: PDF Size:2.0 MB

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Aadhaar Telecast

CEO UIDAI at Inauguration of Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) in Delhi

Episode 39 of Digital India Ask Our Experts Highlights Upcoming New Aadhaar App

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use Aadhaar Freely

Recently, UIDAI has issued an advisory asking people not to share their Aadhaar number openly in the public domain especially on Social Media or other public platforms. Does this mean that I should not use Aadhaar freely?

If Aadhaar has to be freely used for proving identity and it is safe to do so, then why has UIDAI advised people not to put up their Aadhaar number in Social Media or public domain?

I gave my Aadhaar card to a service provider for proving my identity. Can anyone harm me by knowing and misusing my Aadhaar number?

There are many agencies that simply accept physical copy of Aadhaar and do not carry out any biometric or OTP authentication or verification. Is this a good practice?

Why am I asked to verify Bank account, Demat account, PAN and various other services with Aadhaar?

Does linking my bank account, PAN, and other services with Aadhaar make me vulnerable?

Can a fraudster withdraw money from my Aadhaar linked bank account if he knows my Aadhaar number or has my Aadhaar card?

E-Aadhaar

How to validate digital signatures in e-Aadhaar?

What supporting software needed to view e-Aadhaar?

What Is the Password of e-Aadhaar?

What is Masked Aadhaar?

How can an Aadhaar Number holder download e-Aadhaar?

From where an Aadhaar number holder can download e-Aadhaar?

Is e-Aadhaar equally valid like physical copy of Aadhaar?

What is e-Aadhaar?

mAadhaar FAQs

Is there any process to update the Aadhaar details such as DOB, Mobile number , address etc. through mAadhaar App?

Is it compulsory to have registered mobile number to use mAadhaar?

Is there any process to update the Aadhaar details through mAadhaar App , such like DOB, Mobile number , address etc. and completer process to be added?

How Aadhaar number holder can view the profile?

How Aadhaar number holder can create profile on m-Aadhaar App?

Where can mAadhaar be used?

Is it compulsory to have registered mobile number to use mAadhaar services?

What is the mAadhaar app, and how can I use it?

How many profiles an individual can add or view on his or her mAadhaar mobile application?

Where can mAadhaar be used?

Is there any process to update the Aadhaar details through mAadhaar app , such like DOB, Mobile number , address etc. and completer process to be added?

Is a registered mobile number necessary for using mAadhaar services?

What are the Key Features of mAadhaar?

How resident can create profile on mAadhaar app?

Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-kyc

Where can I find the Public Certificate for Digital Signature validation?

How this Aadhaar Offline Paperless eKYC document is different from the other identification documents produced offline by individuals?

Can this Offline Paperless eKYC document be shared to other entities by the Service Provider?

How will service providers use Aadhaar Offline e-KYC?

How to share this Paperless Offline eKYC document with the service provider?

Who are the users of this Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC?

How to generate Offline Aadhaar XML?

What is Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC?

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