📱 How To Download Your e Aadhaar Online For Free: Step By Step Guide

Kokila Chokkanathan
In today’s wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital world, carrying a physical Aadhaar card everywhere isn’t always convenient — or safe. The good news is that the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) allows you to download your e‑Aadhaar for free, which is legally valid and can be stored securely on your phone.

✅ What Is e‑Aadhaar?

· e‑Aadhaar is a digitally signed electronic copy of your Aadhaar card.

· It is equally valid as the physical Aadhaar for identity and address proof.

· It comes as a password‑protected PDF file.

🧭 Step‑By‑Step: How To Download e‑Aadhaar

🔹 Step 1: Visit the Official uidai Website

Go to the UIDAI Aadhaar portal using any browser on your phone or computer.

🔹 Step 2: Click on “Download Aadhaar”

On the homepage, find and select the “Download Aadhaar” option under Aadhaar services.

🔹 Step 3: Enter Your Details

You can download e‑Aadhaar using any one of these:

· Aadhaar Number (12 digits)

· Enrolment ID (EID)

· Virtual ID (VID)

Fill in the captcha code displayed on the screen.

🔹 Step 4: Verify With OTP

· Click on “Send OTP”

· Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number

🔹 Step 5: Download e‑Aadhaar

After OTP verification, click “Download Aadhaar”.
Your e‑Aadhaar will be downloaded as a PDF file.

🔐 Password to Open e‑Aadhaar PDF

The PDF is password‑protected for security.
Use this format:

👉 First 4 letters of your name (CAPITAL) + Year of Birth

Example:
Name: Ramesh Kumar
DOB: 1998
Password: RAME1998

📲 Alternative Option: mAadhaar App

You can also:

· Download the mAadhaar app from google Play Store

· Carry Aadhaar digitally on your phone

· Use Aadhaar offline via QR code

· Lock/unlock Aadhaar for extra security

🛡️ Safety Tips While Using e‑Aadhaar

✔ Avoid sharing your Aadhaar PDF on whatsapp or email unnecessarily
✔ Mask Aadhaar when possible (shows only last 4 digits)
✔ Lock your Aadhaar via uidai portal if not in use
✔ Store it in a secure folder on your phone

📌 In Simple Words

· e‑Aadhaar is free, valid, and safe

· You can download it anytime online

· It reduces the risk of losing your physical Aadhaar

· Perfect for digital verification and travel needs

 

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