How to download the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
What details are required for onboarding on the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
The ANH should have a smartphone (Android version 9.0 and above and iOS version 16.0 and above) with internet connectivity.
How to register on the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
After downloading the app, the Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH): →Select Language→ Enters their Aadhaar number → Agrees to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy → Chooses the SIM card → Performs Face Authentication → Gets registered on the app → Sets a 6-digit PIN to secure access to the app.
Which services are available on this app?keyboard_arrow_down
Presently, the Aadhaar app offers various services like - Mobile Number Update, Address Update, Biometric lock/unlock, Selective Sharing of Aadhaar Verifiable Credential, check Authentication History, download e-Aadhaar, share Contact Card, Track my request, etc.
Who is an Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH)?keyboard_arrow_down
ANH is an individual who has been assigned a 12-digit Aadhaar number by UIDAI.
Is this app available in other official languages?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, the Aadhaar app is available in 13 languages in total, English and 12 other Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Urdu, and Assamese.
How to update a mobile number through the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
Scenario 1: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using the same mobile number that is registered with Aadhaar, ANH will be required to verify the new mobile number with OTP, perform Face Authentication, and pay the prescribed charges
Scenario 2: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using a different mobile number from the one registered with Aadhaar, ANH will be required to verify both the old registered mobile number and the new mobile number with OTP, perform Face Authentication, and pay the prescribed charges
Scenario 3: If the Aadhaar Number Holder does not have access to the old registered mobile number or has not registered a mobile number earlier, ANH must visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or an authorised Aadhaar enrolment and update centre to update or register their mobile number.
Can a mobile number be registered in Aadhaar for the very first time using this app?keyboard_arrow_down
No, the user needs to visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar enrolment and update centre for first time registering mobile number.
How to update address using own documents?keyboard_arrow_down
Scenario 1: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using the same mobile number:
To update your address in Aadhaar using documents: Open the Aadhaar App, login with your 6-digit PIN, go to Services → Address Update → upload your document (JPG/PNG/PDF), fill in the new address, verify the preview in English and local language, then complete Face Authentication and pay ₹75. Download the acknowledgement slip with your SRN number to track your request.
Scenario 2: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using a different mobile number from the one registered with Aadhaar:
Open the Aadhaar App, login with your 6-digit PIN, go to Services → Address Update → verify with OTP→ upload your document (JPG/PNG/PDF), fill in the new address, verify the preview in English and local language, then complete Face Authentication and pay ₹75. Download the acknowledgement slip with your SRN number to track your request.
How to update address using Family Member’s Aadhaar ?keyboard_arrow_down
Scenario 1: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using the same mobile number:
To update your address using HoF (Head of Family) method: Open Aadhaar App, login with 6-digit PIN, go to Services → Address Update → enter the family member's Aadhaar number, select your relation, complete Face Authentication and pay ₹75. The request goes to your family member (HoF), who must approve it from their Aadhaar App via Services → Family Member Request → enter SRN → Approve.
Scenario 2: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using a different mobile number from the one registered with Aadhaar:
To update your address using HoF (Head of Family) method: Open Aadhaar App, login with 6-digit PIN, go to Services → Address Update → Verify with OTP→ enter the family member's Aadhaar number, select your relation, complete Face Authentication and pay ₹75. The request goes to your family member (HoF), who must approve it from their Aadhaar App via Services → Family Member Request → enter SRN → Approve.
Can I update my Aadhaar details using the app?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, currently you can update only your mobile number and address directly through the app, without visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
How to share contact card through Aadhaar app? keyboard_arrow_down
Open Aadhaar App, login with your 6-digit PIN, then go to Services → Share Contact and show the QR code to the receiver. The receiver can scan it with any mobile camera to instantly save your name and mobile number in their contacts.
Can Name, Gender, Email, and DoB be updated through the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
Currently, these updates are not available through the Aadhaar app. For these updates, ANH may visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar update and enrolment centre. In the future, these services may be made available in the Aadhaar App in phased manner.
Can Photo, Fingerprints, and Iris details be updated through the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
No, the biometric details (Photo, Fingerprints, and Iris) can only be updated by visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or the Aadhaar enrolment and update centre.
Can this app be used at places where physical copies of Aadhaar are currently requested?keyboard_arrow_down
The Aadhaar app is an official application developed and managed by UIDAI. The app allows an Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH) to securely share their Aadhaar data with an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE), as per their consent and choice.
Can we lock/unlock Biometrics with this app?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. The Aadhaar app provides a one-click biometric lock/unlock facility, which helps keep Aadhaar data safe and secure.
Can a user create multiple profiles on the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, any individual with a valid Aadhaar number can create up to five profiles on the Aadhaar app.
How to add the profile of a minor in the app?keyboard_arrow_down
A minor (below 18 years of age) can be added to the Aadhaar app if their relationship with the guardian was established through biometric authentication at the time of Aadhaar enrolment. The minor enters their Aadhaar number, after which the guardian completes face authentication. Once the guardian’s face authentication is successful, the minor’s profile is added to the app. If the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) of the minor has already been completed, the minor will perform face authentication instead of the guardian.
Can this app be used outside India?keyboard_arrow_down
No, the Aadhaar app cannot be used outside India.
Why does the app need different permissions, such as camera, SMS, and call ?keyboard_arrow_down
Call and SMS permissions are required for SIM-based device binding, similar to payment apps. These permissions help identify the active SIM and securely send or read verification SMS. Camera permission is required for face authentication and verification to access Aadhaar services.
What is an Aadhaar Verifiable Credential in the context of the Aadhaar App?keyboard_arrow_down
An Aadhaar Verifiable Credential isa digitally signed document issued by the Authority to the Aadhaar Number Holder. It may contain the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar number, demographic data such as name, address, gender, date of birth, and photograph of the Aadhaar Number Holder, and such other information as may be specified by the Authority. These credentials may be shared by the Aadhaar Number Holder, in full or in part, with an OVSE in the manner specified by the Authority, for verifying the demographic information or the photograph of the Aadhaar Number Holder.
Can I share my Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials (demographic details) through this app?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. An Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH) can share Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials in full or in part. The shared credentials may include a combination of demographic details, including the photograph, based on the user’s consent.
What is an OVSE?keyboard_arrow_down
An Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) is any entity that seeks to undertake offline verification of an Aadhaar Number Holder.
How can an entity become a registered OVSE?keyboard_arrow_down
An entity willing to became OVSE may submit the application through https://ovse.uidai.gov.in/. UIDAI may register the entity as a registered OVSE, after verification of the submitted details.
What are the benefits of becoming a registered OVSE with UIDAI?keyboard_arrow_down
A registered OVSE can perform Aadhaar-based offline identity verification of an Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH) and avail various benefits, such as:
- Instantly perform paperless identity verification
- Save verification output, as permitted
- Use face verification to establish proof of presence
Can a registered OVSE collect and store my verifiable credentials?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. A registered OVSE may collect and store verifiable credentials shared with the explicit consent of the Aadhaar Number Holder.
Can offline verification be performed on behalf of another entity?keyboard_arrow_down
No. Offline verification cannot be performed on behalf of another entity.
Can the Aadhaar App be used to access and share the user’s current location?keyboard_arrow_down
No, the Aadhaar app does not capture the location.
How does the app give me control over my data?keyboard_arrow_down
The app places control over data sharing directly in the hands of the Aadhaar Number Holder. The ANH can choose to share Aadhaar data either full or in part, with whom, and for what purpose.
Which features of the Aadhaar app enable secure and private use of data?keyboard_arrow_down
The app includes face authentication-based onboarding, consent-based selective data sharing, and biometric lock features that protect identity and ensure that only Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) can access their Aadhaar information.
Who should use the Aadhaar App?keyboard_arrow_down
Any Aadhaar Number Holder who seeks a secure, convenient, and privacy-centric way to verify identity, share Aadhaar information, and manage personal identity data can use the Aadhaar App.
Can the Aadhaar app be used when the developer option is enabled? keyboard_arrow_down
The Aadhaar app cannot be used when developer mode is enabled. This restriction is implemented to ensure data security and user protection.
How can the Aadhaar Verifiable Credential file be read? keyboard_arrow_down
Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials are machine-readable files that can be shared via WhatsApp or email. They can be read using UIDAI-issued tools and prescribed technical standards
How is consent management handled in the Aadhaar app?keyboard_arrow_down
Consent management in the Aadhaar app is governed by the Aadhaar Act and other applicable laws. No identity data is shared without the explicit consent of the Aadhaar Number Holder.
If data is updated by an Aadhaar Number Holder(ANH), how soon is it reflected in the Aadhaar App?keyboard_arrow_down
The processing time for mobile number and/or address updates is up to 30 days. Once the update is successfully completed, the revised data is reflected in the Aadhaar app.
Will secure QR codes on PVC Aadhaar cards and e-Aadhaar continue to work, or will they be phased out?keyboard_arrow_down
QR codes on PVC Aadhaar cards and e-Aadhaar will continue to work and can be scanned easily using the Aadhaar App or Aadhaar QR Code scanner for identity verification.
Technically, what standard does the Aadhaar QR follow, and can any app read it?keyboard_arrow_down
The QR-based verifiable presentation follows a UIDAI specification and OPENID4VP, but the reading capability is limited to the Aadhaar App, Aadhaar QR Code scanner only.
Does an entity need a specific SDK from UIDAI to generate QR codes, or is there a different approach?keyboard_arrow_down
No SDK is required. The OVSE must follow the QR generation guidelines issued by UIDAI. A registered OVSE may contact UIDAI for any technical support related to QR generation.
What kind of public certificate is required to become an OVSE?keyboard_arrow_down
UIDAI recommends using a Class 2 or Class 3 public signing certificate (in a .pfx file format) purchased from a CCA-approved Certifying Authority.
