Easy Steps To Link Email to Aadhaar: Free App Service Valid Through December 31
The UIDAI has launched a free service on the Aadhaar mobile app to link or update your email address. Running until December 31, this digital-first initiative allows residents to complete the process via their smartphones, eliminating the need for a physical visit to an enrolment centre. The update helps ensure secure, real-time notifications for authentication requests.
In a move to simplify profile management for millions of residents, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a free, in-app service for adding or updating email addresses linked to Aadhaar profiles. This service is available exclusively through the official Aadhaar mobile application for a six-month promotional window, running from July 1 until December 31.
By facilitating this update directly through smartphones, the UIDAI aims to reduce the necessity for physical visits to Aadhaar Enrolment Centres, aligning with the broader Digital India initiative to enhance the "ease of living" for citizens. EPFO: How To Activate Your UAN for the First Time Using UMANG App and Aadhaar Face Authentication.
Convenience at Your Fingertips
Previously, residents seeking to modify or link an email address were typically required to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or an authorised enrolment centre, often involving wait times and a standard service fee of INR 75. The new digital-first approach allows users to complete this update from the comfort of their homes. The service is accessible via the official Aadhaar app, which is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms. UIDAI has encouraged residents to ensure they are using the latest version of the application to access this feature.
Why Linking Your Email to Aadhaar Matters
Linking an email address to your Aadhaar provides a critical layer of security and transparency. Once the email is registered, users receive real-time notifications whenever an Aadhaar authentication request - such as e-KYC or identity verification - is executed. This transparency helps cardholders monitor the usage of their identity document for any purpose, providing an immediate alert system against potential unauthorised activity. Additionally, a registered email simplifies the process of accessing various government welfare schemes and digital identity services.
How To Avail the Free Service
To update your email address, residents can follow these steps within the Aadhaar app:
- Download/Update: Ensure you have the latest version of the Aadhaar app installed on your smartphone.
- Authenticate: Log in using your [Aadhaar Redacted] number and complete the required authentication process.
- Select Service: Navigate to the "Add or Update Email ID" section within the app.
- Enter Details: Input the email address you wish to link and follow the on-screen instructions to verify it.
- Submit Request: Once verified, submit your request. Can Digi Yatra Insist on Aadhaar As Proof of Identity? Kerala High Court Answers.
The UIDAI has reported strong adoption of this new feature, with hundreds of thousands of users successfully updating their contact details within the first few days of the service’s launch. Residents are advised to take advantage of this fee-waiver window before it expires at the end of the year.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 18, 2026 04:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
