The UIDAI is rolling out a redesigned Aadhaar App that aims to make your smartphone a secure, all‑in‑one digital identity tool. It focuses on offline verification, multi‑profile support for families, and easier updates for mobile number and address, all with tighter privacy controls.
The app is being launched after UIDAI held stakeholder webinars and consultations to build a strong ecosystem around offline Aadhaar verification. This means the new Aadhaar App is not just a cosmetic upgrade but part of a broader identity infrastructure push.
Why offline verification matters
The biggest highlight of the new Aadhaar App offline verification feature is that you can prove your identity even without internet connectivity. You simply show a QR code or digitally shared credentials from the app, and the verifier scans it to validate your details locally.
This reduces dependence on photocopies or physical Aadhaar cards, which can be misused or duplicated. It also cuts the need for real‑time online checks against UIDAI servers, which helps in places with poor connectivity or heavy network congestion.
Key features of the new Aadhaar App
The new Aadhaar App brings multiple user‑centric upgrades around security, convenience, and family management.
- Store Aadhaar details of up to five family members in one app, with a multi‑profile or “Me and My Family” experience.
- Fully offline, paperless identity verification using QR codes and verifiable credentials instead of physical copies.
- Selective data sharing so users can choose whether to share full Aadhaar details or only limited fields as required.
- One‑click biometric lock/unlock for better control over fingerprint/iris authentication and to reduce fraud risk.
- Hassle‑free mobile number and address update options directly from the app, with updated profile data reflected after successful processing.
- Offline face verification to confirm proof of presence when needed, again without live connectivity.
How multi‑profile family management works
One of the most practical additions is the ability to manage multiple Aadhaar profiles from a single device.
- Users can add and view up to five Aadhaar profiles of family members in the app, subject to UIDAI’s profile limit.
- Adding each profile typically requires OTP verification on the Aadhaar‑linked mobile number, ensuring only authorised additions.
- This is especially useful for parents handling children’s Aadhaar or one family member managing elderly parents’ Aadhaar from the same phone.
This multi‑profile model turns the app into a central Aadhaar dashboard for the household, rather than just a single‑user tool.
Data privacy and security controls
The upcoming Aadhaar App puts strong emphasis on user control over personal data.
- Selective data sharing allows you to reveal only limited information (for example, name and last four digits) instead of the full Aadhaar profile.
- One‑tap biometric locking ensures that your biometric data stays locked by default and is only briefly unlocked when you need to authenticate.
- Offline verification reduces the risk of data interception during network transmission, since identity is checked locally via QR and signed credentials.
These design choices are meant to discourage sharing photocopies and to minimise opportunities for Aadhaar‑based fraud.
Everyday use cases and benefits
The new Aadhaar App offline verification model is built around common real‑world scenarios where identity checks are frequent.
- Hotel check‑ins, airport security, and event entry can rely on scanning QR codes in the app instead of handling physical IDs.
- Residential societies, offices, and gated communities can integrate offline verification to streamline visitor or resident access.
- Service providers needing basic KYC can onboard customers faster with paperless, selective data sharing from the app.
For users, this translates into faster queues, fewer forms, and less friction whenever an Aadhaar check is required.
How the new Aadhaar App strengthens the ecosystem
UIDAI is not only updating the app but also building an ecosystem of Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs).
- Webinars and stakeholder meets have already briefed over 250 organisations about integrating offline verification into their workflows.
- OVSEs are being guided on technical integration, QR‑based verification methods, and onboarding processes to adopt the new system.
- This push is linked with broader digital governance goals around secure, privacy‑respecting identity infrastructure.
As more entities adopt offline verification, the app becomes more valuable and widely usable in daily life.