The existing mAadhaar app is set to be retired soon and replaced with a redesigned Aadhaar application that offers enhanced security, stronger authentication methods and greater control over personal data sharing, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced last month. According to an official UIDAI memorandum, the new Aadhaar app was officially launched on January 28, 2026, and users have been urged to switch to the new application through a step-by-step process.
Separately, the authority has extended its free online Aadhaar document update service by one year, allowing residents to update and verify their identity and address documents on the Aadhaar portal at no extra cost. The facility will now remain available until June 14, 2027, instead of ending on June 15, 2026, as previously announced. The new Aadhaar app can be downloaded on both Android and iPhone devices through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store respectively.
Users of the existing mAadhaar app can easily switch to the new Aadhaar app by following specific steps: Step 1: Download the new Aadhaar app and uninstall mAadhaar if necessary. Step 2: Log in using existing Aadhaar credentials by entering Aadhaar number and mAadhaar PIN, then opting for OTP verification. Step 3: Complete one-time biometric authentication for verification. Step 4: Set a 6-digit numeric password for enhanced security on the new application. Once completed, users can manage their Aadhaar details, authentication and document-sharing needs through the new platform.
The redesigned Aadhaar app incorporates several advanced security and convenience features including Face ID-based Aadhaar authentication, QR-based contact card for secure contact sharing, one-click biometric lock and unlock functionality, consent-based selective data sharing, addition of up to five Aadhaar profiles on one device, and mobile number and address update facility. These enhancements provide users with greater control over their personal information and a more convenient digital identity management experience.
