# Aadhaar App: Key Features, Benefits & Uses | FastKYC > Explore the Aadhaar App, its key features, secure Aadhaar sharing, biometric services, profile management and everyday uses. Source: https://www.fastkyc.com/blog/aadhaar-app/ --- [Blog](/blog/)[Aadhaar](/blog/topics/aadhaar/) # Aadhaar App: Features, Benefits and How to Use It Explore the Aadhaar App, its key features, secure Aadhaar sharing, biometric services, profile management and everyday uses. [Harsine K U](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsine)Software Engineer - 11 November 2026 - 5 min read On this page 1. [What Is the Aadhaar App?](#what-is-the-aadhaar-app) 2. [How to Download and Set Up the Aadhaar App](#how-to-download-and-set-up-the-aadhaar-app) 3. [Key Features of the Aadhaar App](#key-features-of-the-aadhaar-app) 4. [1\. Digital Aadhaar Access](#1-digital-aadhaar-access) 5. [2\. Share Selective Aadhaar Details Securely](#2-share-selective-aadhaar-details-securely) 6. [3\. Biometric Lock and Unlock](#3-biometric-lock-and-unlock) 7. [4\. Update Mobile Number and Address](#4-update-mobile-number-and-address) 8. [5\. Free Email ID Update](#5-free-email-id-update) 9. [6\. QR Code-Based Verification](#6-qr-code-based-verification) 10. [7\. Multiple Aadhaar Profiles on One Device](#7-multiple-aadhaar-profiles-on-one-device) 11. [8\. Check Aadhaar Authentication History](#8-check-aadhaar-authentication-history) 12. [How Is the Aadhaar App Used in Everyday Life?](#how-is-the-aadhaar-app-used-in-everyday-life) 13. [Benefits of Using the Aadhaar App](#benefits-of-using-the-aadhaar-app) On this page 5 sections 1. [What Is the Aadhaar App?](#what-is-the-aadhaar-app) 2. [How to Download and Set Up the Aadhaar App](#how-to-download-and-set-up-the-aadhaar-app) 3. [Key Features of the Aadhaar App](#key-features-of-the-aadhaar-app) 4. [1\. Digital Aadhaar Access](#1-digital-aadhaar-access) 5. [2\. Share Selective Aadhaar Details Securely](#2-share-selective-aadhaar-details-securely) 6. [3\. Biometric Lock and Unlock](#3-biometric-lock-and-unlock) 7. [4\. Update Mobile Number and Address](#4-update-mobile-number-and-address) 8. [5\. Free Email ID Update](#5-free-email-id-update) 9. [6\. QR Code-Based Verification](#6-qr-code-based-verification) 10. [7\. Multiple Aadhaar Profiles on One Device](#7-multiple-aadhaar-profiles-on-one-device) 11. [8\. Check Aadhaar Authentication History](#8-check-aadhaar-authentication-history) 12. [How Is the Aadhaar App Used in Everyday Life?](#how-is-the-aadhaar-app-used-in-everyday-life) 13. [Benefits of Using the Aadhaar App](#benefits-of-using-the-aadhaar-app) Aadhaar is one of the most widely used identity documents in India. From opening bank accounts to accessing government services, Aadhaar plays an important role in everyday activities. To make Aadhaar services more convenient, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the Aadhaar App. The Aadhaar App allows users to access and manage their Aadhaar details directly from their smartphones. It offers features such as digital identity sharing, biometric locking, QR code verification, multiple profile management and Aadhaar detail updates. These facilities help users manage their identity information without depending on physical documents for every requirement. ## [What Is the Aadhaar App?](#what-is-the-aadhaar-app) The Aadhaar App is an official mobile application developed by UIDAI to help Aadhaar holders manage their identity information digitally. Instead of carrying a physical Aadhaar card everywhere, users can access their Aadhaar details through the app. They can also share relevant information with service providers when identity verification is required. The app provides a convenient way to manage Aadhaar-related services while giving users greater control over their personal information. ## [How to Download and Set Up the Aadhaar App](#how-to-download-and-set-up-the-aadhaar-app) Follow these simple steps to get started: 1. **Download the App:** Install the official Aadhaar App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 2. **Enter Aadhaar Number:** Open the app, select your language and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number. 3. **Verify Mobile Number:** Select the SIM linked to your Aadhaar and complete SMS verification. 4. **Face Authentication:** Follow the on-screen instructions to complete face verification. 5. **Set PIN:** Create a six-digit PIN to securely access your Aadhaar profile. Once registration is complete, you can access your Aadhaar details and other available services through the app. ## [Key Features of the Aadhaar App](#key-features-of-the-aadhaar-app) The Aadhaar App offers several useful features that make managing and sharing identity information easier. ### 1\. Digital Aadhaar Access Users can access their Aadhaar information directly through their smartphones, reducing the need to carry physical copies. The app provides a convenient way to view identity details whenever required. Users can also download their e-Aadhaar through the available service. This makes it easier to access a digital copy when a document is needed for verification or other purposes. ### 2\. Share Selective Aadhaar Details Securely The Aadhaar App allows users to share only the specific Aadhaar details required for identity verification instead of sharing their complete Aadhaar information. Users can select relevant details based on the purpose of verification and securely share them with service providers. This helps protect personal information, reduces unnecessary data sharing, and gives users greater control over their Aadhaar details. ### 3\. Biometric Lock and Unlock Aadhaar is linked to biometric information such as fingerprints and iris scans. To prevent unauthorized biometric authentication, users can lock their biometrics through the app. Whenever biometric authentication is required, users can temporarily unlock their biometrics and lock them again after use. This provides an additional layer of security for Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication. ### 4\. Update Mobile Number and Address The app provides facilities to update certain Aadhaar details, including mobile number and address. Users can initiate supported update requests directly through the application. For address updates, users can provide the required supporting documents and complete the prescribed verification process. Mobile number updates also involve the required OTP and face authentication steps. Once a request is submitted, users can track its status through the app. ### 5\. Free Email ID Update UIDAI has introduced a facility to add or update an email address directly through the Aadhaar App. This makes it easier to keep their Aadhaar contact information up to date. The email update service is free through the app from **1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026**. Linking an email address with Aadhaar also helps users receive email notifications when Aadhaar authentication requests are made. ### 6\. QR Code-Based Verification The Aadhaar App supports QR code-based identity verification, making it easier to confirm Aadhaar details digitally. Users can display their Aadhaar QR code through the app, which can then be scanned by a verification entity. The associated information can be checked without manually entering Aadhaar details. This provides a convenient way to verify identity while reducing dependence on physical documents. ### 7\. Multiple Aadhaar Profiles on One Device The Aadhaar App allows users to manage up to **five Aadhaar profiles on a single smartphone**. This is particularly useful for families who want to access their Aadhaar details through one device. Each profile is added using the respective individual's Aadhaar number and the required authentication process. Parents or guardians can also add a minor's profile when the prescribed eligibility and verification conditions are met. ### 8\. Check Aadhaar Authentication History Users can check their Aadhaar authentication history through the app. This helps them review authentication activities associated with their Aadhaar number. By checking the available records, users can keep track of authentication requests and identify activities they do not recognize. ## [How Is the Aadhaar App Used in Everyday Life?](#how-is-the-aadhaar-app-used-in-everyday-life) The Aadhaar App can simplify identity verification across several everyday situations. - **Hotel Check-in:** Guests can share their Aadhaar details digitally with hotels that support Aadhaar-based verification, making the identity verification process more convenient. - **Banking Services:** Customers can use Aadhaar details for identity verification when accessing banking services that support Aadhaar verification. - **Government Services:** Aadhaar details can be used to establish identity while accessing eligible government schemes and services. - **SIM Card Verification:** Aadhaar-based verification may be used during mobile connection registration or other telecom-related processes where supported. - **Employee Verification:** Organizations can use supported Aadhaar verification methods to verify employee identity during onboarding. - **Visitor Management:** Businesses and institutions can use Aadhaar-based verification to confirm visitor identities, subject to applicable requirements. - **Digital Service Registration:** Users can share their Aadhaar details when registering for services that require identity proof. ## [Benefits of Using the Aadhaar App](#benefits-of-using-the-aadhaar-app) Some of the major benefits include: - **Convenience:** Access Aadhaar services directly from a smartphone. - **Digital Sharing:** Share Aadhaar information without always carrying physical documents. - **Better Privacy:** Share relevant Aadhaar details based on verification requirements. - **Improved Security:** Use biometric locking and app PIN protection. - **Easy Updates:** Update supported Aadhaar details through the app. - **Easy Access:** Manage up to five Aadhaar profiles on one device. - **Simplified Verification:** Use digital sharing and QR code-based verification where supported. Written by [Harsine K U](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsine), Software Engineer Harsine builds the verification APIs behind FastKYC, covering identity, bank, GST and document checks used by fintechs, banks and enterprises across India. ## APIs related to this article - [OVSE Aadhaar Download APIDownload Aadhaar details a customer has securely shared, using the completed transaction ID, to finish an offline verification flow in your app.](/apis/ovse-aadhaar-download/) - [DigiLocker Download Docs APIFetch verified documents from a customer's DigiLocker with their consent, for secure retrieval, verification and seamless KYC and onboarding integration.](/apis/digilocker-download-docs/) ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Can I update my mobile number through the Aadhaar App? Yes. Users can update their registered mobile number through the Aadhaar App by completing the required verification process. The mobile number update service is subject to a fee of ₹75. How can I protect my Aadhaar biometrics using the app? Users can lock their biometric information through the app to prevent unauthorized biometric authentication. They can unlock it whenever biometric authentication is required. Is the Aadhaar App available for both Android and iPhone? Yes. The official Aadhaar App is available for Android and iOS users through their respective app stores How can I register on the Aadhaar App? Download the official app, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, select your registered mobile SIM, complete SMS verification and face authentication, and set a six-digit PIN. How does selective Aadhaar sharing work? Users can choose the Aadhaar information they want to share based on the verification requirement. This helps avoid disclosing unnecessary personal details. Can I add multiple Aadhaar profiles to one mobile phone? Yes. You can add and manage up to five Aadhaar profiles on a single mobile device, making it convenient to manage family members' Aadhaar details. What is Aadhaar Authentication History? It allows users to check when and how their Aadhaar was used for authentication for the last six months, helping them track activity and identify unauthorized usage. Is the Aadhaar App available in regional languages? Yes. The app supports 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Bengali. Is the Aadhaar App accessible outside India? No, The Aadhaar App can only be accessed within India What details can I update through the Aadhaar App? 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