The Aadhaar mobile app has received a major update from UIDAI.
The biggest highlight is the new “Selective Share” feature, designed to protect user privacy and prevent unnecessary sharing of personal details.
With Aadhaar being used everywhere from hotels to offices, this upgrade comes at the right time.
What Is the New “Selective Share” Feature?
The “Selective Share” feature lets you decide exactly which personal details you want to reveal during identity verification.
Earlier, organizations often saw your full Aadhaar information, including your number, address, and date of birth, even when they didn’t need all of it.
Now, you can share only the details required.
For example, if a hotel only asks for your name and photo, you can choose to share just those two.
The app then creates a secure QR code or digital document showing only the selected details.
This reduces the risk of misuse and keeps your sensitive data private.
Other New Features in the Updated Aadhaar App
The update brings several improvements that focus on ease of use and better security.
Multiple Aadhaar Profiles
You can now store up to five Aadhaar profiles on one phone.
This is especially helpful for families using a shared device.
Stronger Authentication
After OTP verification, the app now supports face authentication or device biometrics to confirm the user’s identity.
Offline Access
Once the app is set up, you can view your Aadhaar details even without an internet connection.
This is useful in low-network areas.
Activity Log
The new activity tracker shows when and where your Aadhaar details were used.
This helps you monitor any suspicious activity.
Masked and QR-Based Sharing
You can generate QR codes with full or masked information, depending on what you want to reveal.
How to Set Up or Update the App
Using the updated Aadhaar app is simple.
Download it from the Google Play Store, enter your Aadhaar number, and verify using OTP.
After that, complete biometric authentication.
You can also set a PIN or device lock for extra security.
Families can add multiple profiles linked to the same mobile number.
Why This Update Is Important
The “Selective Share” feature is a major step toward protecting user privacy.
It gives people more control over what they share during identity checks.
Whether it’s a hotel, office, or any verification point, you no longer need to expose your entire Aadhaar information.
In a time when digital privacy is essential, this update empowers users and ensures their personal data stays safe.
