UIDAI Lets Users Update Aadhaar Email ID Free via Mobile App till December 31
UIDAI now allows Aadhaar users to update or add an email ID through the official Aadhaar mobile app free of cost from July 1 to December 31, 2026, without visiting an Aadhaar Centre.
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India has introduced a major convenience for Aadhaar users by allowing them to update or add an email ID in Aadhaar through the official Aadhaar mobile app without visiting an Aadhaar Centre. The service is available free of cost for six months, from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and has already received a strong response, with more than 2,50,000 users successfully updating their email IDs.
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Free Aadhaar Email ID Update Through Mobile App
Under the latest update introduced by UIDAI, Aadhaar holders can now update an existing email ID or add a new email ID directly through the official Aadhaar mobile application.
Users no longer need to visit an Aadhaar Centre for this service.
The free facility is available from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
More Than 2.5 Lakh Users Have Already Updated Their Email IDs
The new feature has received an encouraging response across the country.
According to the update, more than 2,50,000 people have already successfully updated their Aadhaar-linked email IDs using the mobile app.
Why Linking an Email ID With Aadhaar Is Important
UIDAI says linking an email ID with Aadhaar provides an additional layer of security.
When Aadhaar is used for:
- OTP authentication
- Biometric authentication
users receive instant real-time email alerts, helping them detect and prevent fraudulent activities more quickly.
No Aadhaar Centre Visit Required
The latest update enables users to complete the email ID update process directly through the official Aadhaar mobile app, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Centre for this specific service during the free update period.
The UIDAI has made it easier for Aadhaar holders to update or add an email ID by offering the service free through the official Aadhaar mobile app from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Users no longer need to visit an Aadhaar Centre, and with more than 2,50,000 successful updates already completed, the initiative aims to improve Aadhaar security by providing real-time email alerts for OTP and biometric authentication.
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