UIDAI is the place to go if you need to change your mobile phone number.

Due to the Supreme Court's ruling in the Aadhaar case (494 of 2012), residents are no longer required to use Aadhaar to verify their bank accounts. Aadhaar linking across the board is a must. A resident is not required to provide his Aadhaar number to any entity or use it for any purpose, but he is free to do so if he chooses. If the need arises and is supported by law, mandatory Aadhaar authentication can be carried out. Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for beneficiaries seeking subsidies, benefits, or services, per a notification issued under section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 (as amended). Whenever you link your financial accounts (banking, demat, MF, PAN, etc.) With Aadhaar, you are protected from identity theft because nobody else can use these services in your name. Since the fraudsters typically present false identification to the bank when opening accounts, they are often able to make purchases and transfers of funds from victim accounts without being detected. They use shell corporations and fictitious names for bank accounts to launder money or hide illicit funds. Therefore, when all bank accounts are verified with Aadhaar, it will be impossible for these criminals to remain undetected, and banking will become more secure as the identity of each bank account holder is established uniquely and beyond doubt through electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) processes. A total of 110 billion bank accounts in India have been linked to Aadhaar so far.

By helping get rid of fakes and duplicates that could be used to avoid paying taxes or steal public funds, you are also serving vital national interests. More than 6 crore false, duplicate, and ghost beneficiaries were eliminated using Aadhaar and other process improvements, saving the government over Rs. 90000000,000,000.00 of tax revenue In the past, "ghost" or "shell" companies were frequently used in illegal activities like tax dodging, money laundering, terror financing, etc. The use of Aadhaar for identity verification has contributed to the reduction of such abuses. In a similar vein, Aadhaar has helped prevent impersonation at a variety of tests and exams used for college admission, employment, etc. , and depriving the honest contenders of their due rewards. Multiple other areas have benefited from the increased fairness and transparency that identity verification through Aadhaar has enabled.

No No one can harm you if they know your Aadhaar number. It's the same as a passport, voter ID, PAN card, ration card, driver's license, or any other form of official identification. , which you've been using without restriction with service providers for decades Instead, Aadhaar identity is more reliable because it can be verified instantly. In addition, the Aadhaar Act of 2016 mandates that the Aadhaar card be verified in physical or electronic form by authentication or offline verification, or in such other form as may be specified. Fingerprint scans, iris scans, one-time passwords, quick response codes, etc. Therefore, if you use Aadhaar to verify your identity, it will be extremely difficult for someone to pose as you. Others have been giving out their passports, voter IDs, PAN cards, ration books, drivers licenses, etc., without much hesitation. What I want to know is whether or not they stopped using these documents out of concern that someone might use them to impersonate No They keep using them, and if there is any fraudulent activity, the authorities will deal with it. Aadhaar follows the same reasoning. Because it can be instantly verified with biometric and OTP authentication and a QR code, Aadhaar is actually more secure than many other forms of identification. For any attempt to harm you through the use of your Aadhaar number, the Aadhaar Act, 2016 provides for severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Aadhaar is recognized as a legal identifier for the purposes of opening a bank account in accordance with the PML Rules, though the bank is still required to conduct additional Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. If a fraudster tries to use Aadhaar to open a bank account and the bank does not conduct any due diligence, the account holder cannot be held liable. Similarly, if a fraudster uses a legitimate customer's Voter card or Ration card to open a bank account, the bank, not the legitimate customer, would be held liable. To date, no Aadhaar cardholder has experienced monetary harm as a result of fraudulent use of their number.

No No one with only your Aadhaar number and the knowledge that your bank does not share customer information can access your banking records. Furthermore, neither UIDAI nor any other organization would have access to your financial details. You may have to provide your mobile phone number to a variety of organizations, including your bank, passport office, income tax office, etc. Is it possible that the telecommunications company has access to your financial records, tax returns, etc. As a matter of course, not. As before, when you give your Aadhaar number to a service provider, they will keep your information and neither the government nor the UIDAI will be able to access the information you've given to multiple companies.

It is impossible to access funds in an Aadhaar-linked bank account simply by knowing the account holder's Aadhaar number, just as it is impossible to access funds in a traditional bank account simply by knowing the account holder's bank account number. Withdrawing cash from a bank requires similar measures (signature, debit card, PIN, OTP, etc.). , your fingerprint, IRIS, or OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile will be required to withdraw money from your Aadhaar-linked bank account. The misuse or attempted impersonation of Aadhaar has not resulted in any monetary or other loss or identity theft for any Aadhaar holder. Notably, over 3 billion Authentications are performed every day using the Aadhaar system. More than 3,012 people have died over the past eight years. Till the 28th of May 2019, 5 crore authentications have been completed successfully. UIDAI is constantly improving the security of Aadhaar by evaluating and adjusting the system's safeguards. For the record, the Aadhaar database has not experienced a single incident of biometric data breach. Accordingly, Aadhaar should be used and provided without restriction to verify one's identity as and when required by the Aadhaar Act, 2016.

Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 specifies the types of services and benefits that require Aadhaar authentication. If the intended use of Aadhaar authentication is supported by a law made by parliament or is in the State interest, then Aadhaar authentication may be used for those purposes. With the QR code on the hard copy of Aadhaar, verification can be completed without an internet connection. Any losses or situations resulting from potential misuse or impersonation will be the sole responsibility of the offending agency. The wrongdoing of any government institution or official is not the responsibility of the Aadhaar cardholder.

By selecting the Mask Aadhaar option, you can conceal your Aadhaar number in the e-Aadhaar document you've downloaded. Masked Aadhaar numbers have the first eight digits replaced with characters like "xxxx-xxxx," with only the last four digits of the Aadhaar Number being visible.

There are two routes citizens can take to access the e-Aadhaar system.

• A resident can access their e-Aadhaar by entering their 28-digit enrollment number. besides the complete identifiers of Name and PIN An One-Time-Password (OTP) is sent to a mobile phone number during this download process. In addition to OTP, residents can also use TOTP to access their e-Aadhaar. With the mAadhaar mobile application, a TOTP can be generated.
• To get an e-Aadhaar, all you need is the 12-digit Aadhaar number that every resident has been issued. in addition to the Identifier Number and Full Name An One-Time-Password (OTP) is sent to a mobile phone number during this download process. It is not required that a resident use an OTP to download their e-Aadhaar; they can also use a TOTP. The mAadhaar mobile application can be used to generate TOTP.

The Aadhaar Act specifies that an electronic version of an Aadhaar number is just as valid as a physical copy of the number for all purposes. For the UIDAI om on e-Aadhaar validity, see https://uidai.gov.in/images/uidai_om_on_e-Aadhaar_validity.pdf.

To verify a digital signature, a computer needs to be online.

• To access your E-Aadhaar, please download Adobe Reader and then open the resulting pdf.
• Select Validate Signature from the menu that appears when you right-click the "validity unknown" icon.
• Select "Signature Properties" to open the signature validation status window.
• Use the "Show Signer's Certificate" button. '
• Look into whether or not a certificate called "(n)Code Solutions CA 2014" exists.
• Select the 'Export' button on the Summary tab.
• To store the certificate on your personal computer (PC/Mac), click "Next."
• Then, after that, press the "Next" and "Finish" buttons.
• The Trust pane should be selected, and then the Add to Trusted Certificate button should be clicked. Click "Ok" after selecting all three options under "Certified documents."
• Repeatedly select "Validate Signature," then dismiss the pop-up.
• Any future CCA-signed documents will be instantly verified upon opening after the Trusted Identity '(n)Code Solutions CA 2014' has been added.
• If you notice that the machine you're using has an expired certificate, you'll need to re-download your E-Aadhaar and re-validate your signature. Following the steps outlined above, a valid digital certificate can be added to a local machine by downloading it and adding it to the "Trusted Certificates" folder.
• Invalid digital signatures on downloaded e-Aadhaar can be validated on any computer, not just the one used to download it. e Laptop/Desktop However, the digital certificate needs to be downloaded and validated in the same manner as described above on the secondary machine before this document can be considered authentic.

A digital signature issued by CCA will be automatically validated when opened after the 'NIC sub-CA for NIC 2011, National Informatics centre' has been added as a Trusted Identity.

Electronic Aadhaar (e-Aadhaar) is a digitally signed, encrypted copy of a physical Aadhaar that can be obtained from the UIDAI's website or mobile application (App).

Adobe Reader is required for e-Aadhaar viewing by residents. Adobe Reader is currently installed on your machine. Click https://get.adobe.com/reader/ to download Adobe Reader for your PC.

Password is the first four letters of the user's name in all capitals followed by the user's birth year in YYYY format.

The following is an illustration:

Example 1
Suresh Kumar Name:
Having a birth year of 1990
SURE1990 is the password.

Example 2
Given Name: SAI KUMAR
1990 Birth Year
Username: SAIK1990 Password:

Example 3
Name: P KUMAR
Originating in the year 1990
Identifier: P KU1990

Example 4
Name: RIA
I was born in 1990.
The code is: RIA1990.

If an individual registers the same Aadhaar number in more than one mobile device, the first number will be deactivated. Registration of an Aadhaar number is limited to a single device at a time.

In order to use the mAadhaar app on an iPhone, the operating system must be iOS 10 or later. Greater than or equal to 0

Both Android and iOS users in India can download the mAadhaar app. The app can be installed by following the instructions below.

mAadhaar is more than just a replacement for the Aadhaar card. The local can receive the following advantages by downloading the mAadhaar app:

1. Aadhaar can be obtained through downloading it or by retrieving a misplaced or forgotten number.
2. If a resident is required to show identification, they can view and show their Aadhaar card even when they are not online.
3. Aadhaar Address Change with or without Document Verification
4. You can store and manage the Aadhaar numbers for your entire family (up to five people) on a single mobile device.
5. Distribute a QR code or electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) form to service providers.
6. Safeguard Aadhaar by Using a Lock that Recognizes Either Aadhaar or Biometrics
7. If a user does not have access to their Aadhaar or does not want to share their Aadhaar, they can generate or retrieve a VID to use in its place when accessing Aadhaar services.
8. Use the Aadhaar SMS service in the non-online mode.
9. The App allows residents to check the status of their service request after submitting it, such as when they enroll for Aadhaar, order a reprint, or update their Adhaar data.
10. Share your common services with those who don't have smartphones so they can use Aadhaar.
11. Collect past records of updates and authentication attempts
12. Schedule a Visit to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
13. The Aadhaar Sync function makes it possible for a local to access their updated Aadhaar profile after an update request has been processed.
14. For the UIDAI-hosted Aadhaar online services, a time-based One-Time Password can be used in place of a standard SMS-based OTP.
15. User can use Locate Enrollment Center (EC) to locate the enrollment center closest to them.
16. Access the mAadhaar App's Terms & Conditions, contact information, and usage guidelines in the app's More section.
17. The Aadhaar enrolment or Aadhaar update/correction forms can be downloaded from the More section, along with links to helpful FAQs and the Chatbot.

No In India, the mAadhaar App is available for download on any smartphone.

Only a subset of Aadhaar-enabled services (such as Order Aadhaar reprint, Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, Scanning QR code, etc.) will be accessible to residents without a valid Aadhaar-registered mobile number.

All the other Aadhaar services and Aadhaar Profile services accessible through My Aadhaar require a valid mobile phone number. Anyone with a smartphone can create a profile and register to vote. On the other hand, the OTP will only be sent to their registered phone number.

The app does not have a save password feature for the security and privacy of Aadhaar cardholders. Therefore, every time the user wants to access their profile or My Aadhaar, they will need to enter a password.

Only those who already have an Aadhaar number associated with a mobile phone can use the mAadhaar app to create an Aadhaar profile. In order to create a profile, they need only download an app to their smartphone. However, only their registered phone number will receive the OTP. Here are the steps you need to follow to create an Aadhaar profile:

1. Get the app going.
2. Find the Register Aadhaar tab near the top of the main dashboard, and click it.
3. You'll need to set up a 4-digit PIN/password to access your profile; remember this one!
4. To proceed, please provide a valid Aadhaar number and enter a valid Captcha.
5. Submit with a valid OTP
6. The individual's particulars need to be recorded
7. You can now see your registered Aadhaar Name under the "registered" tab.
8. Select the "My Aadhaar" link from the drop-down menu.
9. Please enter your 4-digit PIN/password.
10. The Aadhaar Dashboard Shows Up

The profile summary (picture, name, and Aadhaar number on a cyan tab) is accessible via a tap in the main dashboard. Aadhaar profile access procedure:

1. Away we go, start the program
2. Locate the Aadhaar Profile tab toward the top of the main dashboard and click it.
3. Please enter the 4-digit PIN or password you chose when creating your profile.
4. The Aadhaar card is displayed on its front side. Just slide it to the left to see the flip side.
5. If you keep swiping to the left, you can check out the rest of the newly added profiles.

Important: To view your Aadhaar profile and use the associated services, tap the My Aadhaar tab located at the bottom of the Dashboard screen.

The mAadhaar app does not allow users to make changes to their personal information. Currently, the only option for changing your address is through a document-based system.  

Future releases may, however, incorporate the demographics-updating features.

Both iOS and Android users have access to the same features in the mAadhaar app. All devices (iOS, Android) have the same features and user experience.

No MAadhaar is a free app that can be downloaded and used by anyone in India who owns a smartphone.

Services like finding an enrollment center, verifying an Aadhaar, scanning a QR code, and others require a resident's Aadhaar number to be linked to a mobile phone.

All the other Aadhaar services and Aadhaar Profile services available through My Aadhaar require a registered mobile number, though. Users can sign up with a profile by downloading an app to their smartphone. In any case, the OTP will only be sent to their registered mobile number.

The mAadhaar app can be used whenever and wherever you like in India. For Indian citizens, mAadhaar is more than just a replacement for their Aadhaar cards. A resident can use the app's features to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who sought Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services, and on the other hand, airports and railways recognize the mAadhaar profile as a valid form of ID.  

The Share Code and XML ZIP file can be easily shared between residents and service providers.

A user of this service is an individual who has an Aadhaar number and who wishes to verify their identity with an OVSE by means of digitally signed XML obtained from the UIDAI website. Paperless offline e-Know Your Customer (Aadhaar) checks can be performed by the service provider at their location.

Aadhaar Offline e-KYC Verification by Service Provider entails the following steps:

Neither the Share Code nor the XML file, nor any information contained therein, may be distributed, published, or displayed by Service Providers. Acts under Sections 17 and 25 of The Aadhaar (Authentication) Regulation, 2016, Sections 4 and 6 of The Aadhaar (Sharing of Information) Regulation, 2016, and Sections 29(2), 29(3), and 37 of The Aadhaar Act, 2016 will be taken against anyone who does not comply with these requirements.

Below is a breakdown of how Aadhaar Offline e-KYC is created:

• Check out https://resident.uidai.gov.in/offlineaadhaar
• The user must first enter their 'Aadhaar Number' or 'VID' and the 'Security Code' shown on the screen before clicking the corresponding 'Send OTP' or 'Enter TOTP' button. After entering an Aadhaar or VID, an OTP will be sent to the mobile number associated with that number. The UIDAI mobile application, m-Aadhaar, will soon feature TOTP. Copy and paste the one-time password/one-time OTP Once you've entered the Share Code, which serves as the password for the compressed archive, you can start downloading the file.
• When these procedures are carried out, the Zip file containing the digitally signed XML will be downloaded to the device.

Provide the service provider with a government-issued ID like a PAN card or passport to verify your identity. To complicate matters further, it may or may not be possible to instantly verify offline any of the documents that could be used for identification, despite the fact that they all could be used for identification. In order to trust the information on the document, the verifier must rely on the document producer's word. As opposed to this, the XML file that the holder of an Aadhaar number generates when using Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC is a digitally signed document using the UIDAI digital signature. Accordingly, the service provider can attest to the authenticity of the file and its demographic information during the offline verification process.

It's a safe, transferable document that anyone with an Aadhaar number can use to verify their identity in person.

One who lives in India and wants to use this service must first create digitally signed Aadhaar information through the UIDAI resident portal. In a cryptographically-secure XML file, you'll find the following information: full name, full address, photo, gender, date of birth, hash of registered mobile number, hash of registered email address, and a reference id consisting of the last four digits of the holder's Aadhaar number, followed by a time stamp Without requiring them to collect or store Aadhaar numbers, it will allow service providers/Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) to use the Offline Aadhaar Verification facility.