Aadhaar App crosses 4 crore downloads: Key services available for users

The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The app offers a range of Aadhaar-related services, from updating certain details to downloading e-Aadhaar and managing biometric authentication.

According to the government, nearly 49 lakh mobile numbers, 11.65 lakh addresses and 12.5 lakh email addresses have been updated through the app. Users have also used the biometric lock/unlock feature more than 1.91 crore times.

Here’s a look at the key services available on the Aadhaar App

According to UIDAI, the Aadhaar App allows users to:

• Update their mobile number
• Update their address
• Add or update their email address
• Download e-Aadhaar
• Lock or unlock Aadhaar biometrics
• Show, share and verify their identity digitally

Can you update your mobile number through the Aadhaar App?

Yes, but the process depends on your situation.

According to UIDAI FAQs:

• If your existing mobile number is already linked with Aadhaar and is available with you, you can update it through the Aadhaar App.
• If you have lost access to your registered mobile number or have never registered one with Aadhaar, you will need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or an authorised Aadhaar enrolment and update centre to register or update your mobile number.

The government said nearly 49 lakh mobile numbers have been updated through the app so far.

Can you update your address?

Yes. The Aadhaar App

allows users to submit address update requests digitally.

UIDAI also allows address updates through the Head of Family (HoF) method for eligible users. Under this facility, a family member whose Aadhaar contains the correct address can approve the request through the Aadhaar App.

According to MeitY, around 11.65 lakh address updates have been completed through the app.

Can you update your email address?

Yes. The email update feature became available on the Aadhaar App on July 1, 2026.

MeitY said around 12.5 lakh email addresses have been added or updated through the app. The government has also waived the ₹75 fee for email updates made through the Aadhaar App until December 31, 2026.

What is the biometric lock/unlock feature?

The Aadhaar App allows users to lock or unlock the biometrics linked to their Aadhaar number.

According to UIDAI, locking biometrics prevents biometric authentication until the holder unlocks them again. This feature can be useful if you do not want your fingerprints or iris authentication to be used temporarily.

MeitY said users have used the feature more than 1.91 crore times.