mAadhaar App Download

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

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

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.

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

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.