What is mAadhaar App?

Some of the main features of the mAadhaar App are mentioned below:

1. Location of Enrolment Centres
2. Aadhaar Services via SMS
3. Multiple profiles can be created
4. QR Code can be shared
5. A Profile can be updated
6. Generation of TOTP
7. Locking and Unlocking of Biometrics
8. Aadhaar locking
9. The status of requests can be checked
10. My Aadhaar
11. Dashboard
12. Online services via mobile
13. Universality
14. Multilingual

Requirements for mAadhaar App

Here are the requirements to use the mAadhaar app:

1. A smartphone with Android 5.0 or higher / iOS 10.0 or higher

1. A valid mobile number

1. Internet connectivity

1. The mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar to access all services. Without an Aadhaar-registered mobile number, you can only use limited services such as Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, and Scan QR Code.

How to Add a Profile in the mAadhaar App?

Follow the steps below to add your profile on the mAadhar app:

Step 1 - Open the mAadhaar app.

Step 2 - On the top of the main dashboard, click the option ‘Register Aadhaar’.

Step 3 - You need to create a 4-digit Pin. 

Step 4 - Fill in your Aadhar Number and Captcha Code.

Step 5 - Enter the OTP and your profile will be registered. 

Step 6 - On the homepage, the registered tab will display your registered Aadhaar Name.

How to View a Profile in the mAadhaar App?

Give below is the process that must be followed to view your profile on the mAadhaar app:

Step 1 - Open the mAadhaar app and complete the login procedure.

Step 2 - Choose ‘My Profile’ or ‘My Aadhaar’.

Step 3 - Enter "PIN"

Step 4 - Now you can see details such as the Aadhaar number, address, gender, and name on App.

Step 5 - You can check if all details mentioned on the profile are correct. Certain changes can be updated on this page as well.

How to Delete a Profile in the mAadhaar App?

It is easy to delete your profile from mAadhaar. Given below is the process that can guide you in deleting your profile with ease:

Step 1 - Open the mAadhaar app on your smartphone.

Step 2 - Open the profile page.

Step 3 - Choose the three dots that is present on the right-corner (top).

Step 4 - Choose ‘Delete Profile’.

Step 5 - Enter the password.

Step 6 - Select a reason on why you would like to delete the profile.

Step 7 - Choose ‘Yes’. The profile will be deleted.

How to Reset the Password in the mAadhaar App

The procedure to reset the password is mentioned below:

Step 1 - Open the mAadhaar app on your smartphone.

Step 2 - Click on more (which is present in bottom right side corner)

Step 3 - Click on "Settings"

Step 4 - Choose ‘Rest Password’.

Step 5 - An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Step 6 - Once the verification process has been completed, the password can be reset

Benefits of using the mAadhaar app

Some of the main benefits and features of the mAadhaar app are mentioned below:

1. Carry Aadhaar digitally instead of physical card.

1. Update your address or view update history easily.

1. Order PVC Aadhaar via the app.

1. Share eKYC or QR code securely.

1. Add family members under one mobile number.

1. Enhance security by locking biometric or Aadhaar number.

1. Use TOTP when SMS OTP fails.

1. Access offline SMS services.

1. Track your requests and find enrolment centres.

Compatibility of mAadhaar App

The mAadhaar app is compatible with all smartphones running Android version 5.0 or higher. For iOS users, the app works on devices with iOS 10.0 or above. It’s important to note that only Aadhaar profiles linked to the mobile number being used on the device can be downloaded through the app.

If your Aadhaar is not connected to the mobile number currently in use, or if your registered number is different from the one on the device, you won’t be able to use the personalised services of mAadhaar.