After a long wait, the new Aadhaar app is finally available for download on the Google Play Store.
Although it is in early access, Android users can install and use it right away. However, the app is not yet available for iPhone users, as it has not been released on the Apple App Store.
Let’s explore what’s special about this new Aadhaar app and how you can use it effectively.
What is the New Aadhaar App?
Earlier this year, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced this app on X (formerly Twitter).
The aim is to make Aadhaar sharing safer and easier by allowing users to digitally verify their identity —
eliminating the need to submit photocopies of Aadhaar cards at hotels, airports, while getting a SIM card, and other places.
Key benefits:
No need to carry or submit photocopies of your Aadhaar
Quick and secure digital identity verification
Face authentication and QR code-based sharing
How to Install the Aadhaar App
To install the app, follow these steps:
Search “Aadhaar” on the Google Play Store.
Look for the app that appears second in the list and is developed by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).
Make sure you install it on a phone that has the SIM linked to your Aadhaar number.
Verify that it’s the official UIDAI app before downloading.
How to Use the Aadhaar App
Once installed, here’s how to get started:
Choose your preferred language.
Enter your Aadhaar number.
A verification SMS will be sent — ensure your phone has the SIM linked to your Aadhaar.
Complete face authentication by positioning your face within a circle on the screen.
Set a 6-digit PIN for added security.
You’ll now be logged into the app.
Key Features of the Aadhaar App
QR Code Sharing: Instantly share your Aadhaar details by scanning or showing your unique QR code.
Share ID Option: Select what Aadhaar information you want to share before verifying via face authentication.
Secure Digital Verification: You control what information is shared and when — all with biometric confirmation.
This new Aadhaar app offers a safe and modern way to verify your identity digitally, helping reduce the misuse of photocopies
and ensuring more privacy for users. Android users can try it now, while iPhone support is expected soon.
