UIDAI rolls out new Aadhaar App: All major improvements, functions and user advantages in 5 quick points

UIDAI today launched the new version of the Aadhaar mobile app. The UIDAI has rolled out the new Aadhaar app for Android and iOS devices, which will be simpler, faster, and feature many new and useful data-privacy options.

With a focus on convenience and privacy, this updated app is intended to make it easier for India(BHARAT)n residents to manage their digital identity and share key details when needed-without necessarily having to carry around a physical Aadhaar card.

Here’s a closer look at some of the new features:

New look

The interface of the app has been updated for a cleaner and faster experience. When users open the app, they’ll see their Aadhaar number, photograph, and address. As per UIDAI, this app is optimized to load pages even on older devices. The revamped Aadhaar app, with a “simplified, streamlined user interface” can be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Setting up the Aadhaar app

UIDAI claims that setting up the Aadhaar app is easy and takes less than a minute. After installing the app, a user will need to enter their Aadhaar number and validate it by getting an OTP to their registered mobile number. The app will prompt for authentication (face, fingerprint, or PIN) based on the device. After these steps, the Aadhaar app will remember the user’s profile, and they will not have to log in every time.

Privacy and security features

Security and privacy are one of the key features of this new version. The Aadhaar app includes the option to lock the Aadhaar profile, which means that the Aadhaar number, photo, and address can only be unlocked using biometrics or a secure PIN. The idea is to prevent someone from seeing your details. It will also include an activity log that will show the history of when and where the Aadhaar profile was unlocked.

Sharing Aadhaar information

The other useful features are related to data-sharing when needed for proofing or KYC purposes. This new app allows users to share only the specific information (name, date of birth, or QR code, for example) that’s required for the purpose, rather than sharing their entire Aadhaar profile. Support for offline QR-code-based verification means the app can also be used to prove identity even when a paper Aadhaar card isn’t available.

Add family members to the app

Another notable feature is the ability to add up to five Aadhaar numbers in the app, which can be handy for families to keep track of Aadhaar numbers of parents, children, or grandparents, for instance. The offline access to Aadhaar profiles also means that users don’t need an internet connection to check their details in the app.

Bottomline?

Digital identity has become more important than ever before, whether it is to access bank accounts, government services, or travel. Having a faster, more convenient, and more secure Aadhaar mobile app will hopefully make it easier for users to manage their digital identity and will also address concerns about privacy and data-security.

With a new look and a host of data-privacy controls, this new Aadhaar app will hopefully become more useful for India(BHARAT)n residents to manage their digital identity and share key information with institutions and businesses-as and when required-in a privacy-preserving manner.