The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new feature on the Aadhaar App that allows residents to add or update their email ID without visiting an Aadhaar enrolment centre. According to the Ministry of Electronics & IT, the facility became available on July 1, 2026, and will remain free for six months through the Aadhaar App.
UIDAI Introduces Email Update Facility on Aadhaar App
In an effort to make Aadhaar services more accessible, UIDAI has enabled users to add or modify their email ID directly through the Aadhaar App. The Ministry of Electronics & IT said this eliminates the need for residents to visit a physical Aadhaar centre for email updates.
The free service is available exclusively through the Aadhaar App and came into effect on July 1, 2026. It will remain available at no cost for a period of six months.
The official release stated, “This is a free service via the Aadhaar App only, effective 1 July 2026 for a period of six months, making it easier than ever for residents to keep their Aadhaar information up to date.”
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More Than 2.5 Lakh Email Updates Completed
According to the ministry’s release, the response to the new feature has been significant. Within just two days of its launch, more than 2.5 lakh users had already updated their email addresses using the Aadhaar App.
The application is currently available for both Android and Apple iOS devices, allowing users across both major mobile platforms to access the service.
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Benefits of Linking an Email ID With Aadhaar
The ministry said connecting an email address with Aadhaar enables residents to receive real-time email notifications whenever an Aadhaar authentication request is carried out.
Apart from email updates, the Aadhaar App also provides several other digital services aimed at improving convenience. Users can update their mobile numbers and change their address details directly from their smartphones.
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Aadhaar App Usage Continues to Grow
The release highlighted the increasing use of the Aadhaar App for updating personal information. According to UIDAI:
- More than 40 million people have updated their mobile numbers through the Aadhaar App.
- Around one million users have used the platform to update their address details.
UIDAI Urges Residents to Use the New Feature
UIDAI has encouraged residents to make use of the newly introduced email update facility by downloading or updating the Aadhaar App on their mobile devices.
The authority said, “UIDAI encourages people to avail the benefit to add and update email IDs in Aadhaar. Residents can access the update email feature by downloading or updating the Aadhaar App,” it said.
Conclusion
The addition of email ID updates to the Aadhaar App expands the range of digital services available to Aadhaar holders while reducing the need for in-person visits to Aadhaar centres. With the service offered free for six months from July 1, 2026, UIDAI aims to make Aadhaar profile updates more convenient and accessible through mobile devices.
