mAadhaar is the official application of UIDAI where you can add your Aadhaar card and carry it everywhere you want to. Aadhaar has been made mandatory to avail a number of services and people have to furnish their Aadhaar card everywhere. Aadhaar has to be linked with bank accounts, mobile numbers, PAN, UAN and also for availing a number of subsidies under various government schemes. Thus, the importance of the document increases manifolds. A person can lose or misplace his original Aadhaar if he carries it with himself everywhere. Therefore, UIDAI came up with a solution for it with the digital partner mAadhaar. The mAadhaar can be installed on your android smartphone.
What is mAadhaar App?
mAadhaar App is the official Aadhaar application launched by UIDAI in order to provide a platform for Aadhaar holders to carry their demographic data and photograph with them in their smartphones. An Aadhaar card holder can add his profile in the app and access it whenever and wherever he wants. A total of three Aadhaar profiles can be created in the app. The app is well protected by the security password that the user has to enter to open the app every time. This ensures that the Aadhaar data present in the app is not accessed by anyone other than the user himself.
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Compatibility of mAadhaar
- As of now, mAadhaar can be installed on all smartphones working on Android 5.0 and above.
- UIDAI has not released the iOS variant of the mAadhaar app.
- It is currently working on the bugs and will release the app for iPhone users in near future.
- mAadhaar can be installed on all Android phones, however, only that profile can be added in the app which is linked with the mobile number being used in the phone.
- If your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar or you have a mobile number registered in Aadhaar that is different from the one being used in the mobile device, you will not be able to avail the facility of mAadhaar. To know more here how to register your mobile number in Aadhar card.
How to Install mAadhaar in your Mobile Phone
mAadhaar app can be installed only on Android smartphones. You have to follow these simple steps to download and install the mAadhaar app to your smartphone:
Step 1: Visit Google play store https://goo.gl/WuSCCQ
Step 2: Click on the Install button
Step 3: Give required permissions to the app
Step 4: The app will be installed on your phone
Step 5: You have to set a password for your app
Step 6: This password needs to be entered whenever you login the app
Step 7: The password is of 4 digits and contains all numerals
Step 8: The password ensures that even if your phone is in unauthorised hands, your Aadhaar data is not compromised with.
How to Add Your Profile in the mAadhaar App
In order to use the mAadhaar app, you will have to first add your profile in the app. It is worth noting that the profile will be added only when the mobile number mentioned in Aadhaar is the same that is being used in the smartphone. Follow these simple steps to add your profile in mAadhaar:
Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app
Step 2: Enter your password to login to the app
Step 3: Now select the three dots on the upper right corner of the interface
Step 4: Select the “Add profile” option
Step 5: Now enter your Aadhaar number or simply scan the QR code on your Aadhaar card
Step 6: Click on the Next button
Step 7: Give relevant permissions to the app to access your SMS
Step 8: An OTP is sent to the registered mobile number
Step 9: The app automatically detects the SMS from UIDAI and enters the OTP
Step 10: The app will download your Aadhaar details on your smartphone
Step 11: You can access it anytime you want to use your Aadhaar
Step 12: Both the front side as well as the back view of the Aadhaar is auto-downloaded in the app
Note: You now add up to five profiles in your mAadhaar app as per the UIDAI. To know more, click here.
How to Delete Your Profile in the mAadhaar App
Your profile in the mAadhaar app will automatically be deleted once you remove the sim of Aadhaar-linked mobile number from your smartphone. In case you are upgrading your mobile phone or switching your mobile connection, you should delete your profile and uninstall the mAadhaar app as a safety precaution before handing it to someone else. Here’s how you can delete your profile in the mAadhaar app:
Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app
Step 2: Enter your password to login
Step 3: Click on your profile to open it
Step 4: Now select the three dots on the top right corner of the app
Step 5: Select the “Delete Profile” option
Step 6: You will be asked to enter your app’s password
Step 7: A message will be displayed asking whether you are sure to delete the profile
Step 8: Click on “Yes”
Step 9: Your profile will be deleted from the mAadhaar app
How to Lock/Unlock Biometrics through the mAadhaar App
UIDAI has provided the facility to the users of the mAadhaar app to lock/unlock biometrics using the mAadhaar app. Alternatively, biometrics can be locked, unlocked or disabled by visiting the UIDAI’s official website. It is worth noting that your mobile number should be linked with Aadhaar otherwise you will not be able to avail this facility. You have to follow these steps to lock or unlock biometrics using mAadhaar:
Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app in your phone
Step 2: Login by entering your password
Step 3: Click on your profile and open it
Step 4: Click on the “Biometric Settings” from the menu on top-right corner of the app
Step 5: Tick the “Enable Biometric Lock” option
Step 6: A disclaimer is shown which says that the biometrics may still be used for the next six hours
Step 7: Click on “OK”
Step 8: An OTP is sent to the registered mobile number
Step 9: The OTP is automatically fed by the app
Step 10: Your biometrics will be locked immediately
In order to unlock your biometrics temporarily, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the top-right menu and click on “Biometric Settings”
Step 2: A message is displayed, “Your biometrics will be temporarily unlocked.”
Step 3: Click on “Yes”
Step 4: Your biometrics will be unlocked for 10 minutes
Step 5: If you want to disable the biometric lock, you can do it by visiting the UIDAI’s website.
How to Use the TOTP Feature in the mAadhaar App
There are instances where you need the Aadhaar OTP to avail various facilities. But due to network or some other issues, you do not receive the OTP on your registered mobile number. UIDAI has introduced the Time-based OTP that is valid only for 30 seconds. The TOTP gets changed automatically every 30 seconds. In order to use this service, the user should have an active internet connection. Here’s how you can use the TOTP through the mAadhaar app:
Step 1: Login to your mAadhaar app by entering your password
Step 2: Select your profile and open it
Step 3: In the lower half of the app, select the option “Show TOTP”
Step 4: A new screen will appear with a six digit TOTP
Step 5: A clock moves continuously for 30 seconds
Step 6: As soon as 30 seconds gets completed, the OTP is changed instantly
Step 7: Below the TOTP, you can find your name and Aadhaar number
Advantages of the mAadhaar App
Some of the advantages of mAadhaar app are as follows:
- You do not have to carry your original Aadhaar card wherever you go. You can use the mAadhaar app for availing all Aadhar-based services
- You can lock or temporarily unlock your biometrics anytime through this app
- In case Aadhaar OTP is not sent to your mobile number due to some issues, you can use the TOTP facility of the mAadhaar app
- mAadhaar allows users to share their Aadhaar details using the QR code, thus preventing the possible leaks of data
- A user can share his eKYC through message or email directly with the agency
In order to make it easier for our customers to use the mAadhaar app, we have made an extensive video on how to download and add profile to the mAadhaar app by a user. Please click here to go to the video directly.
FAQs on mAadhaar App
Q. From where do I download m-Aadhaar App?
Ans. m-Aadhaar App can be downloaded from Google Play Store.
Q. How to share QR-Code?
Ans. To share the QR Code, you need to follow the given steps:
- Open your profile to click right-hand side corner on the top.
- Now, click on ‘Show QR Code’.
- On your screen will appear to re-enter your password (In case your profile is protected by password)
- You will now see a QR code and you need to select one of the sharing available options.
Q. Why my profile on mAadhaar gets inactive when have changed to new phone with registered mobile number?
Ans. Your profile on mAadhaar gets inactive when you have changed to new phone with registered mobile number because at one point of time only one Aadhaar profile can be active on one device.
Q. Does mAadhaar works on rooted devices?
Ans. No, mAdhaar does not work on rooted devices.
Q. Is mAadhaar available for iOS?
Ans. Yes, mAadhaar is not available for iOS.
Q. Is there any mobile-specific Android version?
Ans. Yes, there’s a mobile-specific Android version which is Android 5.0 and up.
Q. What is the maximum number of profiles can be added in mAadhaar App?
Ans. The maximum number of profiles that can added in mAadhaar App are three profiles with same registered mobile number in their Aadhaar.
Q. How to avoid entering your password again and again, on opening the app?
Ans. You can avoid entering your password again and again when the app is opened by following the given steps:
- You need to select the drop-down from the top left corner of the app.
- Now, go to setting and uncheck the checkbox.
- The Checkbox will be ‘Ask password for every time’.
Q. Can mAadhaar app work offline?
Ans. No, mAadhaar app cannot work offline. You need to have internet connectivity to download data from UIDAI online portal.
Q. Where OTP can be entered, received OTP on non-registered mobile number?
Ans. The OTP is automatically read by your Aadhaar once it is received as there’s no provision that your enter the OTP manually.
Q. Where can m-Aadhaar be used?
Ans. You can use your m-Aadhaar in any reserved class for journey in Indian Railways as it is an acceptable proof of identification.
Q. How to View Updated Profile in mAadhaar?
Ans. To view the updated profile in mAadhaar, you need to follow the given steps:
- You need to open your profile in the App
- Now, click on the ‘View Update Profile’ option on the top right corner
- You will receive an OTP which will be automatically filled.
- Click OK to confirm and view your updated profile.