WhatsApp: Worried about downloading your Aadhaar card? Get it instantly via WhatsApp! Save this number..

The Aadhaar card is an extremely important government document. Issued by UIDAI, the Aadhaar card contains the user's biometric and demographic information. The Aadhaar card is used for all government and private purposes. People usually download their Aadhaar card from the UIDAI website, but did you know you can also download your Aadhaar card on WhatsApp?

You can download your Aadhaar card on WhatsApp through the government's MyGov Helpdesk chatbot. This eliminates the need to visit the UIDAI website, fill out captchas, or install an app. In just a few minutes, you can receive your password-protected e-Aadhaar PDF on WhatsApp. Previously, people had to rely on the UIDAI website or the DigiLocker app to download their Aadhaar card.

DigiLocker Account is Required
This feature is useful when you need to show your Aadhaar card suddenly, such as at a bank, for SIM recharge, government work, or in an emergency. Note that your mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar, and you must have a DigiLocker account (linked to your Aadhaar). If you don't have a DigiLocker account, create one in minutes on the app or website.

To avail this facility, you need the following:
Your mobile number, which is linked to your Aadhaar.
An active DigiLocker account.
The official WhatsApp number of MyGov Helpdesk saved on your phone: +91-9013151515

Easy way to download (step-by-step):
Save the number +91-9013151515 on your phone as MyGov Helpdesk.
Open WhatsApp and send a "Hi" or "Namaste" message to this number.
The chatbot will show several options; select DigiLocker Services.
Confirm your DigiLocker account and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number; enter it in the chat to verify.

Select Aadhaar from the list of available documents.
In a few seconds, your Aadhaar card will arrive in PDF format on your WhatsApp chat. Download it.

The Aadhaar PDF is password-protected.
Only one document can be downloaded at a time. The PDF is password-protected (password: the first 4 letters of your name in capital letters + your year of birth, for example RAHU1990). This service is available 24/7 and is completely free.

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