Aadhaar has become mandatory for the use of several services and people have to provide their Aadhaar card everywhere. Aadhaar needs to be linked with bank account, mobile number, PAN, UAN and also to avail several subsidies under various government schemes. However, you may lose or misplace your original Aadhaar card if you carry it around. Hence, UIDAI has created its official mobile app, mAadhaar, where you can add your Aadhaar card and take it with you wherever you want. mAadhaar app can be installed on your Android or iOS smartphone.
How to install mAadhaar on your mobile
mAadhaar app can be installed on iOS and Android smartphones. You need to follow these simple steps to download mAadhaar and install mAadhaar app on your smartphone:
Step 1: Visit Google Play Store or App Store
Step 2: Search for mAadhar and Click the Install button
Step 3:Grant the necessary permissions to the application
Step 4:The application will be installed on your phone
Step 5: You must configure a 4-digit numeric password for your application. This password must be entered each time you log in to the application. The password ensures that even if your phone falls into unauthorized hands, your Aadhaar data will not be compromised.
How to add your profile to mAadhaar app
To use mAadhaar app, you first need to add your profile to the app. It is worth noting that the profile will be added only when the mobile number mentioned in Aadhaar is the same as the one used on the smartphone. Follow these simple steps to register your profile in mAadhaar:
Step 1:Open the mAadhaar app
Step 2:Click “Save my Aadhaar”
Step 3:Enter a 4-digit password
Step 4:Enter your Aadhaar number or simply scan the QR code on the Aadhaar card, captcha code and click on ‘Request OTP’
Enter 5:Enter the OTP received and click “Verify” to complete the registration process.