📱 What Is the New Aadhaar App?

The government, via the unique identification authority of india (UIDAI), has launched a next‑generation Aadhaar mobile app designed to make wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital identity easier, safer and more user‑centric. This app complements but does not replace the existing mAadhaar app — it focuses more on secure identity presentation, selective sharing and everyday convenience.

🚀 Key Features of the Aadhaar App 2026

✅ 1. Carry Your Aadhaar Digitally

With the new app, you can view and present your Aadhaar directly on your phone — no need to carry a physical card or photocopies for verification at hotels, airports, banks and offices.

🔒 2. Selective & Consent‑Based Sharing

The app lets you share only the identity fields that are absolutely required for a particular purpose (e.g., name + photo, age proof only, etc.). This reduces unnecessary exposure of personal data like your full address or date of birth.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 3. Family Profiles Managed on One Device

Users can add and manage up to five Aadhaar profiles (e.g., family members) from the same app if the profiles share the same registered mobile number.

📡 4. Face Authentication & biometric Security

Secure login and activation require face authentication — this lets the app confirm that the person using it is the actual Aadhaar holder. The app also offers a biometric lock/unlock feature for extra protection of stored Aadhaar details.

📸 5. QR Code Verification

Instead of sharing your Aadhaar number or full card, you can use QR codes to share only the required details. This makes verification quick, secure and as easy as scanning a code on your phone.

📶 6. Offline Viewing

Once set up, your Aadhaar information can be accessed even without internet connectivity, useful in low‑signal or remote areas.

🆕 7. Update mobile & Address Easily

The new app allows users to update their registered mobile number or address from home, without needing to visit an Aadhaar centre — replacing a common and time‑consuming process.

🔎 8. Activity & Verification History

Users can check a log of when and where their Aadhaar has been used for verification, helping them track activity and spot any suspicious usage.

🎯 Why These Features Matter

Here’s how these upgrades simplify Aadhaar usage:

  • 🔐 Better Privacy: Only the minimum required details are shared for identity checks.
  • 📱 Convenience: No more printing or showing physical Aadhaar cards.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family‑friendly: Multiple profiles on one phone help families manage IDs together.
  • 🏠 Less Paperwork: Updating key details like mobile number and address can be done online via the app.
  • 🧠 Transparency: Authentication logs give users a clearer picture of where their Aadhaar is used.

🛠 How to Use the App

Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Enter your Aadhaar number and verify via OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

Complete face authentication to activate your profile.

Set a biometric lock or PIN to secure your data.

Start using the app for digital sharing and verification.

📌 How It Differs from mAadhaar

  • 📍 The new Aadhaar App is designed for secure identity presentation, selective sharing and verification.
  • 📍 mAadhaar, the older app, focuses more on traditional functions like downloading e‑Aadhaar PDFs, ordering PVC cards and basic account management.

Both apps can coexist, with the new one prioritising privacy and modern wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital identity use cases.

🧠 Final Take

The 2026 Aadhaar App is a major step toward paperless, secure and user‑controlled wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital identity in India. It puts privacy at the centre, simplifies everyday verification, and brings many updates right to your phone — making Aadhaar more convenient and safer to use than ever before.

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

17/02/2026 06:56 PM