Aadhaar Card: 6 major features offered by the new Aadhaar app; downloaded by 40 million people

Aadhaar Card: A new Aadhaar card app has recently been launched. Since its launch, millions of people have downloaded it. Let us tell you about its key features.

New Aadhaar Card App: The new Aadhaar card app has been launched, and it has created quite a buzz among the public. The app has seen such a high volume of downloads that it has effectively set a record. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently reported that approximately 40 million people have downloaded the new Aadhaar app so far.

App launched earlier this year

This new Aadhaar app was launched earlier this year. It has replaced the older 'mAadhaar' app on users' phones. The new app offers significantly better features compared to the old one, ensuring your data remains protected. Let us look at the key features of this new Aadhaar card app that everyone should know about.

1. Digital Aadhaar

The new Aadhaar app provides a digital version of your Aadhaar card, allowing you to easily present it anywhere. You can display your Aadhaar card directly from your mobile whenever the need arises.

2. Easy identification via QR code

The new app includes an Aadhaar QR code, enabling you to instantly verify your identity at hotels, airports, or other locations by simply scanning the code. You will not need to provide a hard copy of any document. Additionally, the app allows users to choose which information to share and which to keep private.

3. Face Authentication

The app also supports Aadhaar verification through facial recognition (Face ID). This enhances both security and convenience.

4. One-tap biometric lock/unlock

This new app will feature biometric functionality, allowing users to lock or unlock their Aadhaar biometrics (such as fingerprint, iris, and facial authentication) directly from the app.

5. Paperless and secure KYC

Through this app, KYC processes for banks, telecom operators, and other institutions can be completed digitally. Moreover, you can update your mobile number, home address, and other essential details using the app. There is no need to visit any location or gather physical documents for this purpose.

6. Log in to multiple Aadhaar profiles

Using this app eliminates the need to share physical copies of your Aadhaar card. Additionally, you can easily log in to multiple Aadhaar profiles on a single app; it supports logging in to up to five Aadhaar profiles on one smartphone.