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The UIDAI has introduced a more user-convenient and secure model for the Aadhaar app for digital identity verification.
The app will make life easier and better for Aadhaar holders. (Representative Image)
The Aadhaar application is set to undergo a major transformation after the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recently announced an updated and gen-next application, providing Aadhaar cardholders a much more secure and accessible digital network of operations. This mobile application has been designed to give Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) a private and convenient means to share and verify their digital identity directly from their smartphones.
Unlike the earlier versions, the 2026 Aadhaar App bolsters the privacy of cardholders and minimises data requirements, making it easy to share only the necessary information whenever verification is needed. The UIDAI has strived to help Aadhaar cardholders evade potential frauds and scams. With cyber-scams, OTP-based frauds and phishing still rife despite continuous efforts from the authorities, the new Aadhaar app is aimed to provide a shield for the cardholders via a user-convenient and consent-based sharing digital identity model.
New Aadhaar App 2026: Key Features And Advancements
The updated application launched by the UIDAI covers different verification scenarios, which shall help Aadhaar holders confirm their digital identity without needing unnecessary documents.
The UIDAI’s 2026 Aadhaar app gives cardholders the option for QR-based offline identity verification during hotel check-ins.
While booking movie tickets, you can use the Aadhaar app for age verification.
It can also be used to provide visitor verification at offices and hospitals.
For gig workers and associate service partners, the new Aadhaar App makes it easy to verify their identity.
It also has an optional face authentication tool for quicker verification.
The 2026 Aadhaar App contains several high-tech advanced features that give cardholders enhanced security for their digital identification purposes. These include a one-tap biometric lock/unlock facility, allowing users to immediately disable the authentication model if they suspect misuse. Users can also track authentication history and revisit when and where their Aadhaar details were shared. The app further contains a QR contact card, which allows users to share their verification contact details securely.
The app’s wide array of tools also includes the option to manage up to five Aadhaar profiles on one smartphone, giving you the facility to safeguard the details of your family. The app works on both Android and iOS devices.
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Delhi, India, India
February 19, 2026, 13:04 IST
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