Archive · 30 Jan 2026
New Aadhaar app launched with enhanced security features
The UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app to help keep your personal details safe.
This app has many new features like locking your fingerprints and eye scans, creating a temporary ID instead of using your full Aadhaar number, and getting alerts when someone uses your Aadhaar.
It also lets you download a secure copy of your Aadhaar and see who has used your details.
The app is designed to make it harder for scammers to misuse your information.
The government says the app is very secure and will help prevent data leaks.
If you were using the old mAadhaar app, you should switch to this new one for better protection.
The new app also allows you to share only the necessary information, verify your identity offline, and update some details directly from the app.
It is available on both Android and iOS devices.
The UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app with enhanced security features to combat fraud and phishing scams.
The app allows users to lock their biometrics, generate a Virtual ID, use TOTP for authentication, and receive instant alerts for authentication attempts.
Users can download a password-protected e-Aadhaar and view their authentication history for better control over their digital identity.
The app supports family management, allowing up to five Aadhaar profiles to be managed on a single device.
The government emphasizes that the app is designed with privacy and data minimisation in mind, addressing past concerns about Aadhaar data leaks.
- Who
- UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)
- What
- Launch of a new Aadhaar app with enhanced security features
- When
- Early 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To combat rising cases of Aadhaar-related fraud and phishing scams, and to provide users with more control and visibility over their Aadhaar data
Privacy Advocates
Government/UIDAI
Data Security
Privacy Advocates
Express concerns about potential data leaks and the security of biometric data stored on mobile devices.
Government/UIDAI
Assures that the app is designed with robust security features, including biometric locks and OTP authentication, to prevent misuse.
- App Name
- Aadhaar
- Launch Year
- 2026
- Biometric Lock
- Yes
- Virtual ID (VID)
- Yes
- TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password)
- Yes
- Aadhaar QR Code
- Yes
- Instant Alerts
- Yes
- e-Aadhaar Download
- Yes
- Family Management
- Yes
- UIDAI Helpline
- 1947
- Selective Data Sharing
- Yes
- Offline Verification
- Yes
- PIN Lock
- Yes
- OTP-based Access
- Yes
- Aadhaar Number Masking
- Yes
Sources
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