Explained --Here is how to create mAadhaar profile which is accepted as valid ID proof at Airports, Railway stations

mAadhaar is more than an Aadhaar card in a wallet and those having the app can convinently used it anywhere anytime within India.

New Delhi: Aadhaar issuing body Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has lately been bringing several online and mobile services for the comfort and convenience of the users --one such convenient service being the mAadhaar app. The mAadhaar besides being a valid proof of identity, can be used in several important places in the country. It also offers over 35 Aadhaar services on your smartphone.

Important places where mAadhaar app can be used

mAadhaar is more than an Aadhaar card in a wallet. Those having mAadhaar app can convinently used it anywhere anytime within India. On one hand while the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof at Airports and Railway stations, on the other hand resident can use the features in the app to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who seek Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services. 

However, mAadhaar does not give you the facility to update demographic details such as your Name, date of birth and Mobile number.

Who can create profile on m-Aadhaar App?

A person whose Aadhaar card is linked to his/her registered mobile number can create Aadhaar profile in the mAadhaar App. Such individuals can register their profile in an App installed in any smartphone. However the OTP will be sent to only their registered mobile. 

These steps should be followed to register Aadhaar profile on mAadhaar:

- Launch the mAadhaar app
- Tap on the Register Aadhaar tab on the top of main dashboard
- Create a 4 digit Pin/Password(memorize this password, as it will be required to access profile)
- Provide Valid Aadhaar & enter valid Captcha
- Enter Valid OTP and submit
- The profile should get registered
- The registered tab would now display the registered Aadhaar Name
- Tap on My Aadhaar tab on the bottom menu
- Enter 4-digit Pin/Password
- My Aadhaar Dashboard appears

How to view mAadhaar profile?

Aadhaar card holders can view the profile by tapping on the profile summary on the top (profile image, name and Aadhaar number on the cyan tab) in the main dashboard. These are the steps to access the Aadhaar profile.

- Launch the app.
- Tap on the Aadhaar Profile tab on the top at the bottom of main dashboard
- Enter 4 digit Pin/Password(created earlier while registering profile)
- The front side of the Aadhaar appears. Slide to left to view the back side.
- In order to view other added profiles, keep sliding to leftTo view the Aadhaar Profile page and access the services within tap on the My Aadhaar tab at the bottom of the Dashboard screen.

Is it compulsory to have registered mobile number to use m-Aadhaar?

It is not compulsory to have registered mobile number to use m-Aadhaar. Anyone in the country with a smartphone can install and use mAadhaar App. However, without an Aadhaar registered mobile number, the Aadhaar card holders will be able to avail only a few of the services such as Order Aadhaar reprint, Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, Scanning QR code etc.