The full version of the new Aadhaar app allows users to share digital QR contact cards with their name and phone number.
The Aadhaar app supports 13 Indian languages for wider accessibility
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially launched the full version of the new Aadhaar app on Android and iOS. The new app is designed to offer a user-centric interface and multiple Aadhaar-related services to make it easier for users to carry and manage the digital version of their national identification. However, the app also has an interesting non-Aadhaar feature that will make it easy for anyone to share their name and number with others with the new QR code-based contact sharing service.
While the new Aadhaar app primarily focuses on providing Aadhaar-related services, such as downloading and sharing their digital ID, adding a biometric lock, updating mobile number and address, or even reviewing a request from a member of the family. But that's not all. It also lets users share their contact information as an easy-to-use QR code.
If you're someone who meets new people frequently, or you're going to be at an event or a concert where you'd like to share your details with others, doing it manually is a big hassle. While companies like Apple do offer the Near-Field Communication (NFC)-based NameCard feature, those who use Android do not have an easy way to share their contact information.
However, with the new Aadhaar app, users can take advantage of its Share Contact feature, which creates a scannable QR Code and offers a one-tap way to share their name and phone number. If you want to use this feature, here's a step-by-step guide on how to do so.
Do note, that this feature only lets you share the name and phone number that is linked with your Aadhaar card. This information cannot be edited.
The new Aadhaar App is an official mobile application launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in 2025.
No. The new Aadhaar App does not replace your physical Aadhaar card. It provides a secure digital version of your Aadhaar identity that can be shared electronically, but the physical or PDF version of Aadhaar may still be required for certain official verifications.
With the new Aadhaar app, users can share their Aadhaar card, download it, update number, update address, and share contact information.
The Share Contact feature creates a QR code that can be scanned by a friend or acquaintance to receive your name and phone number linked with your Aadhaar card.
Yes, you can tap on the Share button to send your contact card directly via supported apps.
No. The new Aadhaar card does not allow editing of the contact details. Only the information registered with Aadhaar can be shared.
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