The m
Aadhaar App will be retired from June 30, 2026, and users are being encouraged to switch to the newly launched Aadhaar App developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (
UIDAI). As many Aadhaar holders prepare to make the switch, a common question is whether their old Aadhaar records and details stored in the
mAadhaar App will be deleted.
Will your Aadhaar records be erased after the new app launches?
No. The retirement of the mAadhaar App does not affect your Aadhaar database or your Aadhaar number. The app is only a platform used to access Aadhaar-related services.
The government recently launched the new Aadhaar App, a comprehensive digital identity application aimed at strengthening and streamlining Aadhaar-based services for citizens.
Why is the UIDAI replacing the mAadhaar App?According to the UIDAI, the new Aadhaar App is designed to provide
Aadhaar Number Holders (ANHs) with a secure, privacy-first and more convenient way to show, share and verify their identity digitally.
The authority has also announced that the mAadhaar App will be retired from July 1 and has urged users to download the new Aadhaar App for a smoother experience.
As per the UIDAI’s social media post on X (previously known as twitter), “mAadhaar App is retiring tomorrow. Download the Aadhaar App today for a smarter, smoother & simpler experience! mAadhaar App. Now, switch to the new Aadhaar App for a smarter & smoother experience. Download the new Aadhaar App today.”Features of new Aadhaar AppThe app has several pro-people features including biometric lock/unlock in a single click, face verification for the proof of presence, authentication history, and a QR-based editable contact card for an easy sharing of contact instead of physical visiting cards. It also allows downloading e-Aadhaar and facilitates easy appointment booking online for visiting Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) among others.
Important FAQs on Aadhaar App
How to register on the new Aadhaar App?After downloading the Aadhaar App, users need to follow these steps:
Select the preferred language.
Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number.
Accept the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Choose the registered mobile SIM.
Complete
Face Authentication.
Register on the app.
Set a six-digit PIN to secure access.Who is an Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH)?An ANH is an individual who has been assigned a 12-digit Aadhaar number by the UIDAI.
If data is updated by an Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH), how soon is it reflected in the Aadhaar App?
The processing time for mobile number and/or address updates is up to 30 days. Once the update is successfully completed, the revised data is reflected in the Aadhaar app.
Which features of the Aadhaar app enable secure and private use of data?
The app includes face authentication-based onboarding, consent-based selective data sharing, and biometric lock features that protect identity and ensure that only Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) can access their Aadhaar information.
Can photo, fingerprints, and Iris details be updated through the Aadhaar app?
No, biometric details (photo, fingerprints, and Iris) can only be updated by visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or the Aadhaar enrolment and update centre.
