All You Need To Know About The mAadhaar App

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All You Need To Know About The mAadhaar App

All You Need To Know About The mAadhaar App

The mAadhaar app, an official mobile application developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), permits users to carry their Aadhaar information on their smartphones. According to UIDAI, mAadhaar is more than an Aadhaar card in a wallet. This application allows users to store their demographic information and photographs on their mobile devices, and it can be accessed whenever required.

The main highlight of the mAadhaar app is that it eliminates the risk of losing or damaging the Aadhar card while on the go. The mAadhaar app can be used for identity checks at various times, as it is also mandatory proof at airports and railway stations. This application is compatible with iOS and Android devices.

Benefits Of mAadhaar Application
> View/Show Aadhaar in offline mode, particularly when residents are required to show their ID proof
> Will be able to keep/manage Aadhaar of family members (up to 5 members) in one mobile
> You can secure your Aadhaar by locking Aadhaar or biometrics
> The address on the Aadhaar card can be changed through the app
> Use Aadhaar SMS services in offline mode
> Can book an appointment to visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra
> Time-based One-Time Password can be used instead of SMS based OTP to avail Aadhaar Online Services available on the UIDAI website
> Can locate Enrolment Centre (EC) helps users find the nearest enrolment Centre

How To Install mAadhaar On Your Smartphone
> Visit Google Play Store or App Store.
> Type mAadhaar in the search bar and download
> Give required permissions to the application
> Open the app and enter your registered mobile phone number that you submitted during Aadhaar enrolment.
> Enter the OTP
> After successful OTP verification, you can start using the mAadhaar app.

How To Link Aadhaar To The mAadhaar Application
> Open the mAadhaar application
> Tap on the Register Aadhaar tab
> Create a 4-digit password
> Provide Valid Aadhaar and enter valid Captcha
> Request an OTP and enter it to verify
> Once verified, Aadhaar card details will be linked to the mAadhaar application.