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New Aadhaar App 2026 Guide: Face Authentication, Mobile Number Update from Home, Selective Share, Fees and Family Profiles

UIDAI's new Aadhaar app, launched on 28 January 2026, has crossed 5 crore downloads. Features, setup steps, update fees, what you cannot update in the app, free document update till 14 June 2027 and safety tips.

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a new official Aadhaar app on 28 January 2026 (UIDAI Day). It lets you carry, share and verify your Aadhaar securely on your phone, update your mobile number, address and email from home, and manage up to five family members' Aadhaar on one device. It replaces the older mAadhaar app, which UIDAI has said will be discontinued.

As per PIB, the app had crossed 5 crore downloads by 20 August 2026, with over 60 lakh mobile number updates, 15 lakh address updates and 23 lakh email updates done through it.

New Aadhaar App at a Glance

PointDetails
App nameAadhaar (developer: UIDAI)
Launched28 January 2026, by MoS Jitin Prasada
Downloads5 crore+ (PIB, 20 August 2026)
PlatformsAndroid 9 and above, iOS 16 and above
Languages13 (English and 12 Indian languages)
Family profilesUp to 5 on one device
Design principleShow, Share and Verify
ReplacesmAadhaar (to be discontinued)
Helpline1947 (toll-free), [email protected]

Key Features

FeatureWhat It Does
Face authenticationVerify yourself with a face scan
QR-based sharing and verificationShare a verifiable Aadhaar QR code for offline verification
Selective ShareShare only the details needed (for example, photo and age) with your Aadhaar number masked
Biometric lock / unlockLock your biometrics to prevent misuse and unlock them when needed
Family profilesAdd up to 5 family members on one device ("One Family, One App")
Mobile number updateUpdate the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar from home
Address updateUpdate your address using a document or through a family member's Aadhaar
Email updateAdd or update your email ID

Where Can You Use the Aadhaar App?

As per UIDAI's launch release, the app is designed for everyday identity checks such as:

  • Hotel check-ins
  • Age verification
  • Hospital admissions
  • Event entry
  • Gig worker verification

Organisations that verify Aadhaar offline register with UIDAI as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs). More than 200 OVSEs had been onboarded by August 2026.

How to Set Up the New Aadhaar App

  1. Install the Aadhaar app by UIDAI from Google Play or the App Store. Check the developer name to avoid fake apps.
  2. Choose your language.
  3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
  4. Complete SIM verification with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
  5. Complete face authentication.
  6. Set a 6-digit PIN to protect the app.
  7. Optionally, add family members.

Note: Your mAadhaar data does not move automatically. You need to set up the new app afresh.

Aadhaar Update Fees (2026)

ServiceFee
Mobile number or other demographic updateRs 75
Address update in the appRs 75
Email update in the appFree till 31 December 2026 (normally Rs 75)
Document update on myAadhaar portalFree from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027
Document update at an Aadhaar centreRs 75
Biometric updateRs 125 (free for ages 5 to 7 and 15 to 17; free for ages 7 to 15 till 30 September 2026)

What You Cannot Do in the App

As per the UIDAI FAQ, name and date of birth updates are not available in the app. For these, visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centre with valid documents.

Free Document Update Till 14 June 2027

By an office memorandum dated 13 May 2026, UIDAI extended free online document update on the myAadhaar portal from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027. If your Aadhaar is more than 10 years old and has never been updated, use this window to upload fresh proof of identity and address.

mAadhaar vs New Aadhaar App

UIDAI has officially said that mAadhaar "will discontinue soon" and that the new Aadhaar app is the current official app. Features such as face authentication, Selective Share with a masked number, and mobile, address and email updates from home are part of the new app. If you still use mAadhaar, install the new app and set it up afresh.

Safety Tips

  1. Never share your Aadhaar OTP or app PIN with anyone.
  2. Use Selective Share or masked Aadhaar wherever the full number is not required.
  3. Keep your biometrics locked when not in use.
  4. Download the app only from official app stores (developer: UIDAI).
  5. For help, call 1947 or email [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is the new Aadhaar app free?
The app is free. Some updates, such as mobile number and address, cost Rs 75.

Q2. Can I still use mAadhaar?
UIDAI has said mAadhaar will be discontinued. Switch to the new Aadhaar app.

Q3. How many family members can I add?
Up to 5 profiles on one device.

Q4. Can I change my name or date of birth in the app?
No. Visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra for name and date of birth updates.

Q5. Can I update my mobile number in the app?
Yes, with a fee of Rs 75.

Q6. Which phones support the app?
Android 9 or above and iOS 16 or above.

Q7. How many people use the new Aadhaar app?
It crossed 5 crore downloads by August 2026.

Conclusion

The new Aadhaar app puts face authentication, masked sharing, offline QR verification and common updates in one place. Install the official UIDAI app, set up your profile and your family's, use Selective Share to protect your privacy, and make use of the free document update on myAadhaar before 14 June 2027.

Last updated: 27 September 2026. Fees and features can change. Check uidai.gov.in for the latest.