How To Download Aadhaar App and Enable Biometrics

The official UIDAI Aadhaar application has crossed the 4 crore (40 million) download mark, reflecting the growing adoption of mobile-first digital identity services in India. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the app is increasingly being used by citizens to manage Aadhaar records, update personal information and securely authenticate their identity without visiting physical enrolment centres.

The Aadhaar app has also witnessed significant usage for updating personal details and securing identity credentials through biometric features. Government data shows millions of users have used the platform for mobile number, address and email updates, underscoring the shift towards paperless governance. How To Download and Set Up the Aadhaar App: Step-by-Step Guide As Downloads Cross 40 Million.

Aadhaar App Crosses 40 Million Downloads

Aadhaar App Adoption Continues to Grow

Government statistics show that the app has facilitated nearly 49 lakh mobile number updates and more than 11.65 lakh address changes. The recently introduced email update feature has also recorded around 12.5 lakh additions or modifications since its launch.

To encourage digital adoption, UIDAI has waived the standard fee for email updates made through the app until December 31. The biometric lock and unlock feature has also seen strong adoption, with users enabling or disabling biometric authentication more than 1.91 crore times to safeguard their Aadhaar credentials. How To Check if Your Mobile Number Is Linked to Your Aadhaar: A Step-by-Step Guide.

How To Download Aadhaar App and Enable Biometrics

How to Download the Official UIDAI Aadhaar App

The official Aadhaar app is available on both Android and iOS devices.

For Android Users

• Open the Google Play Store.
• Search for the official Aadhaar app.
• Verify that the publisher is UIDAI.
• Tap Install.

For iPhone Users

• Open the Apple App Store.
• Search for the official Aadhaar application.
• Tap Get or Download to install it.

Users are advised to download only the official application published by UIDAI to avoid fraudulent or unofficial apps.

How to Register on the Aadhaar App

After installing the application, users can complete the registration process by following these steps:

• Open the app and grant the required permissions.
• Select your preferred language.
• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and accept the terms and conditions.
• Verify your identity using the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number.
• Create a secure six-digit PIN for future logins.

Once registration is complete, users can access several Aadhaar-related services directly from their smartphones.

How to Enable Aadhaar Biometrics

Users can enable the biometric lock feature through the Aadhaar app after logging in with their registered profile.

The biometric lock helps prevent unauthorised use of Aadhaar-based fingerprint and iris authentication. Whenever biometric authentication is required, users can temporarily unlock their biometrics through the app and lock them again after use.

Apart from biometric management, the Aadhaar app also allows users to download e-Aadhaar, view authentication history, securely share Aadhaar details, and update address, mobile number and email information without visiting an enrolment centre.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 22, 2026 04:25 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).