mAadhaar App - How to Download mAadhar and Services?

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We are living in a digital era, and nowadays, the fear of losing real documents is more dangerous than anything. That is the reason, the unique identification of India has launched the mAadhaar App for android smartphone users. It is so that they can access their aadhar card virtually via their smartphone only.

This application is something that can even use to identify check for several procedures. It is because the 12 digit aadhar card number is visible in the application. You can also take out a screenshot of having a copy of your aadhar card in your pocket. In this article, I have added all of the services which are accessible via using this application.

How to Download mAadhaar App?

There are many different benefits of having mAadhar applications on your smartphone. Apart from having virtual aadhar access, you can even do more. I will tell some of the features of this application later upon in this article. Let’s check out the download and installation process first.

Note: This application is currently available to android smartphone users only. Thus, I am adding the downloading steps for Android smartphone users only.

Steps:

First, you need to open the Google Play store on your smartphone.
Then, search for mAadhar in the search bar.
The list of applications will come to the screen. You only need to download that application, which has been developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India.

Download the application and wait for the installation.
That’s it.

Services:

There are many benefits of using mAadhar as a virtual document application on your smartphone. It is secure, handy, and, most importantly, that no one can access it without having your fingertip.

You have to register your mobile.

This could be one of the requirements of this application. It is that your mobile number should be linked with your aadhar card to use this application.

It would be best if you had OTP/TOTP every time.

It is one of the secure applications made by the unique identification authority of India. Therefore, you need to enter OTP or TOTP every time you are opening this application. Generally, this is for security purposes only.

You can add up to 3 aadhar cards.

Do you know the best thing about this application? Yes, you can add up to three aadhar cards in this application. It means the family members’ aadhar cards can also be added to this application.

You can use its complete eKYC procedures.

The mAadhaar app can also be used to complete eKYC procedures. Therefore, It could be a perfect application for the show owners as well.

You can lock or unlock using biometric data.

As I have mentioned earlier that it is one of the secure applications created by UIDAI. Therefore, you can also set up your biometrics data for unlocking this application.

How to add your profile in mAadhar?

To use the mAadhar application one needs to add up the profile in the application. There is nothing difficult in it. You can add the profile by following the steps given below.

First, open the mAadhar application.
Enter your password and get yourself logged in under the application.
Click on the three dots present in the top right left corner.
Select the add profile option.
You can now scan the QR code mentioned in the aadhar card or simply enter the aadhar card number on the screen.
Click on the Next button. You now have to provide SMS permissions.
An OTP will get sent to the customer’s registered mobile number.
Just enter the OTP.
Click on the finish button.
That’s it.

How to delete your profile in mAadhar?

Your profile can automatically get deleted once the aadhar card linked mobile numbers are removed from the smartphone. However, one can manually delete the profile by following the steps given below.

First, open the mAadhar application.
Enter your password and get yourself logged in under the application.
Click on the three dots present in the top right left corner.
Select the “Delete profile” option.
Enter the application password.
A message will get displayed on the screen to confirm this action.
Just click on the confirm button.
That’s it. Your profile is successfully deleted from the system.

How to use the TOTP feature on mAadhar?

Some services require OTP verification from the aadhar card. However, due to network glitches, it takes some time to receive OTP. Therefore, UIDAI made it simple for the customers by introducing TOTP.

You can log in to the application and use the TOTP that is valid for 30 seconds.

First, open the mAadhar application.
Enter your password and get yourself logged in under the application.
In the middle of the application, select the TOTP option.
A new screen will get appear on the screen consisting of a six-digit TOTP option.
That’s it. (This TOTP is valid for 30 seconds only. It will get change after that)

Frequently asked questions

From where I can download the mAadhar application?

You can download the mAadhar application from Google or Apple app store.

How to share QR Code?

To share the QR code, you can follow the steps given below.

First, open the mAadhar application.
Enter your password and get yourself logged in under the application.
Click on the Profile option.
Then, click on the Show QR option.
That’s it.

Does this application works in the rooted device?

No, this application does not work in the rooted smartphone.

Why my profile shows inactive after changing my smartphone with the same registered mobile number?

It is because the registered mobile is replaced with a new smartphone. There is no need to get worried, though. You can reactivate it using the SMS.

Is mAadhar available for the iOS platform?

Yes, the mAadhar application is available for the iOS platform.

The number of maximum profiles that can be added to the application?

Three is the maximum number of profiles that can be added in the application.

Conclusion

mAadhar application is mainly created for the convenience of the people. However, while adding up the comfort in your smartphone, do not forget to block the sim card when you lost your phone as it would have some confidential data. In this article, I have added the downloading process of the mAadhar application and also the services. If there is anything else left to ask, then you can ask us in the comments section.