What is the mAadhaar App and How to Download it Online

With India moving towards a digitalized economy, the Aadhaar achieves greater significance, making it mandatory to avail of several services where individuals must furnish their Aadhaar Card everywhere. However, you can misplace your original Aadhaar if you carry it everywhere. Therefore, to simplify things, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently introduced its official mobile application- mAadhaar, which can be easily carried everywhere. The Aadhaar Number consists of a unique 12-digit code which provides each individual with a digital identity that must be linked with bank accounts, PAN, and mobile numbers, including the facility to avail the subsidies under the government schemes.

Table of Contents:

• What is the mAadhaar app?
• What are some of the features and benefits of the mAadhaar app?
• How to download the mAadhaar app?
• How to register in the Aadhaar Card app?
• How to reset your password in the mAadhaar app?
• How to delete your profile in the Aadhaar app?
• FAQs

This article will briefly discuss the mAadhaar application, its features and benefits, including how you can link it with your Aadhaar and all relevant questions related to the same.

What is the mAadhaar app?

UIDAI has come up with its official mobile application - mAadhaar, to furnish a platform for Aadhaar holders to bear their demographic data along with their photographs and details on their smartphones. The application is a digital replacement for the original Aadhaar Card and can be used for multiple functions. Any person holding an Aadhaar Card can enter his Aadhaar details to create a profile in the app and smoothly access it at any given point in time. The app is highly secured with a password that the user needs to enter whenever he wishes to open the application and access his profile. This shows that the app gives access only to the user, which means that no third party can snoop into the cardholder's details without the user's permission. It is the only user who has access to their profile.

What are some of the features and benefits of the mAadhaar app?

The key features and advantages of the mAadhaar app are discussed below:

• The most significant advantage of the mAadhaar application is accessibility. The cardholder need not carry the Aadhaar physically and yet access the information at any point in time. The app can be simply used to access the details; the data can be downloaded or viewed offline. In addition, you can use the app to retrieve your lost or forgotten Aadhaar Card.
• The data of your Aadhaar, including your demographics and address, can be updated smoothly in the application itself by furnishing the document proof. 
• The application allows you to share paperless offline e-KYC or QR codes with service-providing agencies.
• The application has magnificent security where you can secure your Aadhaar information simply by locking the Aadhaar or biometrics. If the app is locked using the biometric locking system, your biometric details will be locked until you unlock it again. 
• You can also use the application to retrieve the forgotten UID, i.e. Aadhaar Number or Enrolment Number (EID). 
• For the people who have locked their Aadhaar or are unwilling to share the Aadhaar, this application is your saviour. You can now consider the mAadhaar app to generate or retrieve your Virtual ID replacing Aadhaar to get the services. 
• You can utilize the application to reprint your Aadhaar Letter. You need to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 50.
• The application enables the Aadhaar SMS services in offline mode. 
• The application is beneficial for checking whether your Aadhaar Number is active. It can be used to verify your mobile number and email id.
• The application permits you to scan the QR code printed on Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar and further displays the details of the cardholder post-scanning. 
• You can check the service request status via the mAadhaar app. The service request includes a request for an update on Aadhaar, ordering a reprint, Aadhaar-bank account linking and so on. 
• The app is useful for checking authentification records and updating history. It lets you fetch the data of the Aadhaar upon successfully completing the update request. 
• In addition, the application includes a section - More Services which comprises more information regarding the app, contact, FAQs, Terms and Conditions of the app, chatbot and relevant details. 

How to download the mAadhaar app?

Here are the steps to install the mAadhaar application on your mobile phone:

Step 1: Navigate to the Google Play Store 

Step 2: Search for the mAadhaar app and click on the download option.

Step 3: Once downloaded, give the necessary permissions to the app.

Step 4: Create a 4-digit password for your app, which you will require each time you log in to the app. The password ensures the safety of your data. 

How to register in the Aadhaar Card app?

The mAadhaar application requires the registration of your profile for availing of the services. It is worth mentioning that your profile will be added if the Aadhaar mobile number is the same as the number used in your smartphone. 

To add your profile, follow the steps:

Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app and enter your 4-digit password to access the app.

Step 2: At the upper-right corner of the interface, click on the three dots and tap on the 'Add Profile' option.

Step 3: Enter the Aadhaar Number or scan the QR code on your Aadhaar card and select the next option.

Step 4: Grant the necessary permission to the app, after which an OTP will be sent to your registered contact number, which will automatically be inserted as recognized by UIDAI.

Step 5: The application will save all the Aadhaar details on your smartphone, which you can access at any time. The front and back view of the Aadhaar is auto-downloaded in the app. 

How to reset your password in the mAadhaar app?

To reset your password, follow the steps-

Step 1: Select the option 'More' on your home screen. 

Step 2: Click on 'Settings' and select 'Reset Password', where you have to enter the current password.

Step 3: On the next page, re-enter the 'Current Password'. Enter the 'New Password' and 'Confirm New Password' to complete the process. 

How to delete your profile in the Aadhaar app?

Your profile will be automatically deleted from the mAadhaar app once your sim that is linked to your Aadhaar number is removed. 

As a precautionary safety measure, you can delete your profile from your phone before uninstalling the application. 

Follow these steps to delete your profile from the app: 

Step 1: Open the mAadhaar application and click on the 'My Aadhaar' tab to enter your 4-digit password to log in.

Step 2: Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the app.

Step 3: Tap 'Delete' to delete your profile from the application. 

How can I share a QR Code?

To share a QR Code, follow the steps:

Step 1: Open the mAadhaar application and click on the option 'Generate QR Code '.

Step 2: Enter your Aadhaar Number followed by the Captcha Code, and select the option 'Request OTP', which will be sent to your registered contact number.

Step 3: Enter the OTP to get a QR code. The code can be shared with one of the sharing options available. 

FAQs

Do the mAadhaar application work offline?

No, the mAadhaar application works online. So, you need a stable internet connection.

How to avoid entering your password every time after opening the application?

For the safety and security purposes of your data, the application has a default setting, due to which it cannot save the password. It is mandatory to enter your password each time you open the app.

Is it mandatory to have a registered contact number with Aadhaar to use the mAadhaar app?

Yes, an Aadhaar registered contact number is mandatory to avail Aadhaar services and the Aadhaar Profile services that are listed under My Aadhaar.

What is TOTP?

TOTP stands for Time-Based One Time Password, introduced by the UIDAI, which is used as an alternative to Aadhaar-Based OTP in case you don't receive an OTP due to a poor mobile signal.