Aadhaar App: 5 Services Protecting Your Identity Now

The official Aadhaar app now has 4 crore users and lets you update your mobile number, address, and email, lock your biometrics, and carry a digital ID — no UIDAI office visit needed.

Here's what happened: The official mAadhaar app has crossed 4 crore downloads, making it one of India's most-used government identity apps.. Users can now update mobile number, email, and address directly through the app without visiting an Aadhaar enrolment centre.. The app includes a biometric lock feature that freezes your fingerprint and iris data, blocking fraudulent authentication attempts..

What you should do: Download the official mAadhaar app from Google Play or Apple App Store and verify it is published by UIDAI — avoid lookalike apps.. Enable the biometric lock inside the app right now if you are not actively using Aadhaar for fingerprint-based transactions — unlock only when needed.. Check whether your current mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar; if not, update it through the app or nearest Aadhaar centre so OTP-based verifications work seamlessly..

Pro tip: After locking your biometrics, you can still use OTP-based Aadhaar authentication — only fingerprint and iris scans are blocked, giving you security without losing access.