Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Update: Big news for Aadhaar Card holders. Now the hassle of changing the mobile number linked to Aadhaar is about to end. The new number can be updated from the comfort of your home using OTP and face authentication on the Aadhaar app.
Aadhaar is a very common document used in India. Nearly 90% of the country’s population has one, and it’s the basis for many important everyday tasks. It’s required everywhere, whether for banking, government schemes, or any other form of verification.
Verification is done in many places through OTP on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card. However, sometimes the mobile number becomes disabled or lost, creating problems. You then have to change the number. Now, there’s a big relief coming for those who want to update their mobile numbers. Previously, this required a trip to an Aadhaar center and standing in line. But now, the process can be completed from home. With OTP verification and face authentication, you’ll be able to easily add a new mobile number.
Once this facility is implemented, people will save a significant amount of time. Those living in remote areas and senior citizens will benefit the most from this change. Often, reaching the center is difficult and waiting can be costly.
To use this feature, you must first download the Aadhaar app. The app will provide options for entering your Aadhaar number and new mobile number. After entering these details, you must complete an OTP verification process to verify that the new number actually belongs to the user.
Next comes face authentication. Your phone’s camera will scan your face and match it with data in the system. This method is safer than before and significantly reduces the possibility of fraud. Once the face matches, the new mobile number will be updated in Aadhaar.
Until now, updating your mobile number in Aadhaar required a visit to an Aadhaar center, filling out a form, waiting for a long time, and paying a fee. The entire process was both time-consuming and costly. With the new feature, this task will be completed in minutes, eliminating the need for users to travel anywhere.