mAadhaar App Shutting Down Soon: Here’s How To Move To The New Aadhaar App

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially confirmed that the existing mAadhaar app will soon be discontinued. In its place, users are now being encouraged to shift to the newly launched Aadhaar app, which the authority says offers a faster, more secure and more flexible digital experience. The announcement was shared through UIDAI’s official X account, where the authority described the new platform as a “smarter, faster, and more secure digital journey.” The updated Aadhaar app is already available on both Android and iPhone through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.What’s New In The Aadhaar App?The new Aadhaar app arrives with numerous upgraded features focused on privacy, biometric security and easier identity

verification. One major addition is QR-based Aadhaar sharing, which allows users to verify identity without exposing their full Aadhaar number. The updated Aadhaar app introduces a feature called “Selective Share.” This allows citizens to decide exactly what information they want to share during verification. The app also supports offline verification through QR codes that can be scanned at authorised terminals.UIDAI says the platform now supports 13 Indian languages to improve accessibility across different regions.

Biometric Lock And Family ProfilesAnother major addition is biometric locking controls. Users can lock fingerprint, face and iris authentication directly through the app to prevent misuse.If needed, the lock can later be removed using the same application.The app also allows users to add up to five family members under one account through the Profile section.However, UIDAI has warned that losing access to the linked mobile number or device could temporarily block access to Aadhaar-related services.How To Set Up The New Aadhaar App-Download the Aadhaar app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store-Open the app and choose your preferred language-Register using either your Aadhaar-linked mobile number or another number-Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number-Complete OTP verification-Perform facial authentication in proper lighting conditions-Create a six-digit app passwordOnce setup is complete, users can access their Aadhaar card, manage biometric locks and share identity details securely. UIDAI has not clarified whether data from the older mAadhaar app will transfer automatically. Existing users may therefore need to manually configure profiles again after switching.