How To Download The mAadhaar App And What Are Its Benefits?

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the mAadhaar application in 2017 allowing customers to easily manage and view their Aadhaar card details. The application was launched for both Android and iOS (Apple's mobile operating system).In this blog, you will read everything about the mAadhaar application, from steps to register on the app to the key benefits of using the app.

• The mAadhaar application is the official Aadhaar application launched by UIDAI which allows you to manage and view your Aadhaar card details.
• The mAadhaar app lets you add the profiles of your family members in it so you can save and update their Aadhaar details on a single mobile device.
• You can also use the mAadhaar app to retrieve your lost or forgotten Aadhaar details.

The mAadhaar application is the official Aadhaar application which provides an online platform to Aadhaar card holders. The app enables you to carry your demographic data and photograph on your smartphones, share eKYC (electronic know your customer) or QR codes with service providers, and more.If you have an Aadhaar card, you can add your profile in this application and use it anywhere and anytime. A total of five Aadhaar profiles can be created in the app so you can also add profiles of your family members to it at one location. The app ensures that the Aadhaar data can not be accessed by anyone else and hence is well protected by a security password which you need to enter every time you open the app. Also Read: How To Download the mAadhaar App On Android and iOS devices?

Here's how you can download and create a profile on the mAadhaar app on your Android as well as iOS smartphone:

• Download the mAadhaar application on your device via Google Play Store or App Store.
• Open the application and click 'Register Aadhaar' on the top of main dashboard.
• You will now be asked to create a four digit numeric pin. Create a pin or password for your profile.
• Enter your Aadhaar card details.
• Verify the captcha.
• An OTP (one time password) will be sent to your registered mobile number.
• Enter the OTP and submit your details on the app. Your profile will be registered.
• You can also create profiles of your family members on the mAadhaar app using the 'Add Profile' option.
• Your four-digit password needs to be entered whenever you login to the mAadhaar app. This will ensure that your Aadhaar data is not compromised at any time.

Following are the benefits of using the mAadhaar app:

• Easy Accessibility: The mAadhaar app lets you access your Aadhaar card details any time, even in offline mode, and you need not carry your physical Aadhaar card with you all the time.
• Enables eKYC: The mAadhaar application allows you to share paperless offline eKYC and QR codes with service providers for identity verification, preventing possible data leaks.
• Manage Aadhaar Data of Family Members: The app also lets you add the profiles of your family members in it so you can save and update their Aadhaar details on a single device.
• Retrieve Lost Information: You can also use the mAadhaar app to retrieve your lost or forgotten Aadhaar card details.
• Update Address Details: You can update the address in your Aadhaar card with a document proof using the mAadhaar app.
• Reprint Your Aadhaar: You can use the mAadhaar app to get a reprint of your Aadhaar card by paying a nominal fee of ₹50.
• Aadhaar SMS Service: The mAadhaar app also lets you use Aadhaar SMS services in offline mode.
• Verify Aadhaar Status, Mobile Number, E-mail: You can also use the mAadhaar app to check if the Aadhaar number is active or not. You can also use it to verify your mobile number and e-mail id.
• Check Updates on Service Requests: You can also check the status of the service request that you have made via the mAadhaar app. These service requests include requests for an update in Aadhaar data, ordering a reprint, etc.
• Book Appointment: You can also book an appointment through the application to visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

The mAadhaar app offers you to choose the biometrics option by which you can protect your Aadhaar information in the application. The application also requires you to enter your numeric pin every time you log in to the app. This ensures enhanced security and guarantees protection of your Aadhaar card details. Also Read: Here's how you can find an Aadhaar enrollment centre near you